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The value of the resistance R in figure is adjusted such that power dissipated in the 
resistor is maximum. Under this condition
- R = 0
- R =
- power dissipated in the resistor is 72 W
- power dissipated in the resistor is 8 W
resistor is 72 W
resistor is 8 W
The correct answer is: R = 0
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