What happens to the current in the series circuit if the resistance is doubled?

Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) : Series Circuits - Quiz(MCQ)

It becomes zero

It becomes double its original value

It becomes half its original value

It becomes infinity

Correct Answer : Option (C) : It becomes half its original value

Explanation : I=V/R. If R becomes 2R then I becomes I/2 i.e. half of its original value.

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It becomes zero

It becomes double its original value

It becomes half its original value

It becomes infinity

Correct Answer : It becomes half its original value

Explanation : I=V/R. If R becomes 2R then I becomes I/2 i.e. half of its original value.

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Correct Answer : Zero

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