What happens to the current in a circuit if the resistance is decreased while the voltage remains constant? A) The current decreases. B) The current increases. C) The current remains the same. D) The current becomes zero.
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Mathematically, this is expressed as: \[ I = \frac{V}{R} \] Show more…
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