Solve the Problem. -If the Resistance in an Electrical Circuit Is Held Constant

question 183

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-If the resistance in an electrical circuit is held constant, the amount of current flowing through the circuit is directly proportional to the amount of voltage applied to the circuit. When 11 volts are applied to a circuit,
220 milliamperes (mA) of current flow through the circuit. Find the new current if the voltage is increased to
12 volts.

• A) 260 mA
• B) 228 mA
• C) 240 mA
• D) 132 mA

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