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What happens to the power supplied by a battery if the resistance connected to the battery is doubled? Explain.
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The power (P) is given by the formula: \[P = \frac{V^{2}}{R}\] where V is the voltage supplied by the battery and R is the resistance connected to the battery. Show more…
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