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If the current through a resistor is doubled, the power dissipated becomes:
ADouble
BHalf
CFour times
DEight times
✓ Correct Answer: C — Four times
Power P = I^2 R. If I becomes 2I, P' = (2I)^2 R = 4 I^2 R = 4P.
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