Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Current Electricity

Question:

The current in a circuit having constant resistance is tripled. The power dissipation will become:

Options:

6 times

9 times

3/2 times

1/2 times

Correct Answer:

9 times

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → 9 times

In a circuit with constant resistance, the power dissipation (P) -

$P=I^2R$

R = Resistance

I = Current

$I'=3I$ (given)

$∴P'=(3I)^2R$

$=9I^2R$

$=9P$