The same mass of copper is drawn into two wires $1\, mm$ and $2\, mm$ thick. Two wires are connected in series and current is passed through them. Heat produced in the wire is in the ratio
  • A$2:1$
  • B$1:16$
  • C$4:1$
  • D$16:1$
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