A simple circuit consists of a constant-voltage power supply and a variable resistor. What effect does reducing the resistance have on the current and on the power in the circuit?        Increasing (decreasing) the resistance will double (half) the current and power.     Increasing (decreasing) the resistance will leave the power and current unchanged.     Increasing (decreasing) the resistance will increase (decrease) the current and power.     Increasing (decreasing) the resistance will decrease (increase) the current and power.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (No access codes included)
9th Edition
ISBN:9781305116399
Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Chapter28: Direct-current Circuits
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 28.10OQ: The terminals of a battery are connected across two resistors in parallel. The resistances of the...
icon
Related questions
Question
  1. A simple circuit consists of a constant-voltage power supply and a variable resistor. What effect does reducing the resistance have on the current and on the power in the circuit? 

     

       

    Increasing (decreasing) the resistance will double (half) the current and power.

       

    Increasing (decreasing) the resistance will leave the power and current unchanged.

       

    Increasing (decreasing) the resistance will increase (decrease) the current and power.

       

    Increasing (decreasing) the resistance will decrease (increase) the current and power.

Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 2 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Ohm's law
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology …
Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology …
Physics
ISBN:
9781305116399
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
College Physics
College Physics
Physics
ISBN:
9781938168000
Author:
Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs
Publisher:
OpenStax College
College Physics
College Physics
Physics
ISBN:
9781285737027
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
College Physics
College Physics
Physics
ISBN:
9781305952300
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
Physics
ISBN:
9781133104261
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
University Physics Volume 2
University Physics Volume 2
Physics
ISBN:
9781938168161
Author:
OpenStax
Publisher:
OpenStax