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Wires of Nichrome and Copper of equal dimension are connected in series in electrical circuit. Then 

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a

Nichrome wire will get heated more

b

More current will flow in Nichrome wire

c

Copper wire will get heated more

d

More current will flow in copper wire

answer is D.

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As the two wires are connected in series combination, the current passing through the wires will be same.

Resistivity of nichrome is higher than copper which increases the heat generated in nichrome. Since Thermal power=i2R.

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