A resistor R1 dissipates the power P when connected to a certain generator. If the resistor R2 is put in series with R1, the power dissipated by R1
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a
decreases
b
increases
c
remains the same
d
any of the above depending upon the relative values of R1 and R2
answer is A.
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Detailed Solution
Equivalent resistance in the second case = R1 + R2 = RNow, we know that P ∝1RSince in the second case the resistance (R1 + R2) is higher than that in the first case (R1), therefore power dissipation in the second case will be decreased.