Two resistors $$R_{1}$$ and $$R_{2}$$ of $$4\Omega$$ and $$6\Omega$$ are connected in parallel across a battery. The ratio of power dissipated in them, $$P_{1} : P_{2}$$ will be

$$3 : 2$$

$$2 : 3$$

$$9 : 4$$

$$4 : 9$$

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Correct option is B. $$3 : 2$$

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