If the Current Flowing Through a Circuit of Constant Resistance

question 127

Multiple Choice

If the current flowing through a circuit of constant resistance is doubled,the power dissipated by that circuit will

• A)quadruple in magnitude.
• B)double in magnitude.
• C)decrease to one-half of what it was.
• D)decrease to one-fourth of what it was.

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Definitions:

Paid-in Capital

The amount of money that a company has received from shareholders in exchange for shares of stock, beyond the par value of the shares.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profits that is kept or retained and not paid out as dividends to shareholders, often used for reinvestment in the business or to pay off debt.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on its assets and earnings than common stock, often with fixed dividends.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, entitling the holder to dividends and, in many cases, voting rights.