A resistor of is connected across a supply

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Electricity · Electricity

Problem

A resistor of 8 Ω8\,\Omega is connected across a 16 V16\,\text{V} supply. If its resistance is reduced to 4 Ω4\,\Omega while the supply voltage remains unchanged, how does the power dissipation change? (a) It becomes half (b) It doubles (c) It remains unchanged (d) It becomes four times

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