Power P0 = I0 ∆V0 is delivered to a resistor of resistance R0.If the resistance is doubled (Rnew = 2R0) while the voltageis adjusted such that the current is constant, what are theratios (a) Pnew /P0 and (b) ∆Vnew /∆V0? If, instead, the resistanceis held constant while Pnew = 2P0, what are the ratios(c) ∆Vnew /∆V0 , and (d) Inew /I0 ?

Power P0 = I0 ∆V0 is delivered to a resistor of resistance R0.If the resistance is doubled (Rnew = 2R0) while the voltageis adjusted such that the current is constant, what are theratios (a) Pnew /P0 and (b) ∆Vnew /∆V0? If, instead, the resistanceis held constant while Pnew = 2P0, what are the ratios(c) ∆Vnew /∆V0 , and (d) Inew /I0 ?

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Chapter17: Current And Resistance

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