If the Current Through a Resistor Is Increased by a Factor

question 78

Multiple Choice

If the current through a resistor is increased by a factor of 4,how does this affect the power dissipated?

• A)It decreases by a factor of 4.
• B)It increases by a factor of 4.
• C)It decreases by a factor of 8.
• D)It increases by a factor of 16.

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