A resistor connected to a 3.0 V battery dissipates 1.0 W. If the battery is replaced by a 6.0 V battery, the power dissipated by the resistor will beA. 1.0 W        B. 2.0 WC. 3.0 W        D. 4.0 W

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A resistor connected to a 3.0 V battery dissipates 1.0 W. If the battery is replaced by a 6.0 V battery, the power dissipated by the resistor will be
A. 1.0 W        B. 2.0 W
C. 3.0 W        D. 4.0 W

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