The value of the resistance $R$ in figure is adjusted such that power dissipated in the $2\,\Omega $ resistor is maximum. Then the power dissipated in the $2\,\Omega $ will be ................ $W$
  • A$72$
  • B$40$
  • C$8$
  • D$32$
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