Question

A resistance R is connected across an ideal battery. The total power dissipated in the circuit is P. If another resistance R is added in series,the new total dissipated power is:

• A. 2P
• B. 4P
• C. P
• D. $\frac{P}{2}$
• E. $\frac{P}{4}$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$\frac{P}{2}$

Answer 2

the correct answer is (D): $\frac{P}{2}$