Two wires of the same material and length but different cross-sectional areas are connected in series across a battery. If the ratio of their radii is 2:1, what is the ratio of the power dissipated in them?
Option A: 1:4
Option B: 4:1
Option C: 1:2
Option D: 2:1
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75kWh
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120kWh
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