If the current through a conductor is doubled while the resistance remains constant, what happens to the power consumed?

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If the current through a conductor is doubled while the resistance remains constant, what happens to the power consumed?
  1. It doubles
  2. It triples
  3. It remains the same
  4. It halves

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Q: If the current through a conductor is doubled while the resistance remains constant, what happens to the power consumed?
Solution: Power P = I^2 * R. If I is doubled, P becomes (2I)^2 * R = 4I^2 * R, which is four times the original power.
Steps: 6

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