Current I flowing through a resistor results in dissipation of power P.

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Current I flowing through a resistor results in dissipation of power P. By what percentage will the power dissipated in the resistor increase if the current through the resistor is increased, by 50%? Justify your answer with the help of mathematical calculations.

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answered Jan 22, 2018 by Vikash Kumar (144,729 points) 8 11 21
selected Jan 23, 2018 by Kundan kumar
 
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The power dissipated in the resistor will increase by 125%.

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