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If the potential difference across a fixed resistor is doubled, the current through it will:

Question
If the potential difference across a fixed resistor is doubled, the current through it will:
Remain the same
Become half
Become double
Become four times
Answer
Become double
Detailed Explanation
Since V = IR and R is constant, doubling V doubles I (I directly proportional to V).
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