A fixed-resistance resistor is connected to a variable DC supply

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Problem

A fixed-resistance resistor is connected to a variable DC supply. When the supply voltage is V0V_0, the resistor dissipates power P0P_0. The voltage is then increased so that the power dissipation doubles to 2P02P_0. Derive an expression for the new supply voltage in terms of V0V_0.

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