Which of the following series combinations of resistors dissipates the most power when connected across a...

Which of the following series combinations of resistors dissipates the most power when connected across a 120 V source? A. One, 220Ω resistor B. Two, 220Ω resistors C. Three, 220Ω resistors D. Four, 220Ω resistors

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Which of the following series combinations of resistors dissipates the most power when connected across a 120 V source? 

One, 220Ω resistor

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