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An electric circuit consists of a variable resistor

connected to a source of constant potential

difference. If the resistance of the resistor is

doubled, the current through the resistor is

(1) halved (3) quartered

(2) doubled (4) quadrupled

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  1. Today, 16:07
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    (1) halved

    I = V/R. Hence current is inversely proportional to resistance. If resistance is doubled, the current through resistor is halved.
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