Question

As additional resistors are connected in series to a constant voltage source, how is the power supplied by the source affected?

Answer 1

Answer:

(D) The power supplied by the source decreases.

Explanation:

If additional resistors are connected in series, then the total resistance of the circuit is increased. By the Ohm’s Law, V = iR, the current decreases.

The power supplied by the source is P = i*i*R = i*(i*R). The term in the parenthesis is the voltage of the circuit and is constant. The ‘i’ outside decreases, therefore the power supplied by the source decreases.

Answer 2

Answer:

(D) the power supplied by the source decreases

Explanation:

V = IR

- VOLTAGE remains same, increase in resistance causes decrease in current flowing.

P = $\frac{V^{2} }{R}$

- increase in denominator (R) decreases the power.