A Variable Resistor Is Connected to a Constant Voltage Source

question 7

Multiple Choice

A variable resistor is connected to a constant voltage source. When the resistance is increased from 5.5 Ω to 9.3 Ω, what happens to the power dissipated?

• A) no change
• B) a 35% decrease
• C) a 41% decrease
• D) a 59% decrease
• E) a 69% decrease

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