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1. A resistor carries a current I. The power dissipated in the resistor is P. What...

1. A resistor carries a current I. The power dissipated in the resistor is P. What is the power dissipated if the same resistor carries current 3I?

A. P

B. 3P

C. 9P

D. P/9

2. Which of the following statements is false?

A. An electric field is needed to produce an electric current.
B. A potential difference between two points is needed to produce an electric current.
C. For a steady current to flow in a wire, the wire must be part of a closed circuit.
D. The electric field is constant along all parts of the circuit when a steady current is flowing.
E. The electric current in a wire is proportional to the drift velocity of the charges.
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Answer #1

1. 9P

2.

B. A potential difference between two points is needed to produce an electric current.
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Answer #2


apply power = P = i^2R


so if i is tripled,

P also triples so answer is option 3^2 iR   = 9P

option C it is

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C. For a steady current to flow in a wire, the wire must be part of a closed circuit.

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