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1. A resistor carries a current I. The power dissipated in the resistor is P. Wh

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Question

1. A resistor carries a current I. The power dissipated in the resistor is P. What is the power dissipated if the same resistor carries current 3I?

A. P

B. 3P

C. 9P

D. P/9

2. Which of the following statements is false?

A. An electric field is needed to produce an electric current. B. A potential difference between two points is needed to produce an electric current. C. For a steady current to flow in a wire, the wire must be part of a closed circuit. D. The electric field is constant along all parts of the circuit when a steady current is flowing. E. The electric current in a wire is proportional to the drift velocity of the charges.

Explanation / Answer

1. 9P

2.

B. A potential difference between two points is needed to produce an electric current.