In Order to Double the Power Dissipated in the Resistor

question 5

Multiple Choice

In order to double the power dissipated in the resistor R,I should

• A)double the resistance R.
• B)double the voltage V.
• C)increase the voltage V by about 40%.
• D)decrease the resistance R by a factor of four.
• E)decrease the voltage V by a factor of two.

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