In a series circuit, if the resistance is doubled, what happens to the current f

Practice Questions

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In a series circuit, if the resistance is doubled, what happens to the current flowing through the circuit? (2021)
  1. It doubles
  2. It halves
  3. It remains the same
  4. It becomes zero

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In a series circuit, if the resistance is doubled, what happens to the current flowing through the circuit? (2021)
  • Step 1: Understand that a series circuit has a single path for current to flow.
  • Step 2: Know that Ohm's law states that current (I) is equal to voltage (V) divided by resistance (R). This is written as I = V/R.
  • Step 3: Identify that if the resistance (R) is doubled, we can represent this as 2R.
  • Step 4: Substitute 2R into the Ohm's law equation: I = V/(2R).
  • Step 5: Compare this new equation to the original: I = V/R. Notice that the new current is half of the original current.
  • Step 6: Conclude that if the resistance is doubled, the current flowing through the circuit will be halved, assuming the voltage remains constant.
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