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The value of $R$ for the resistor in Problem 9 is increased by a factor of 2.5 while the current is kept fixed. By what factor does the average power change?
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Step 1: The power in a resistor is given by the formula $P = I^2R$, where $I$ is the current and $R$ is the resistance. Show more…
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