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If the resistance remains constant and the voltage doubles, what effect will that have on the power?

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Answer: E

Step-by-step explanation:

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One of the handy formulas for electrical power is

Power = (Voltage)² / (Resistance)

Since the voltage is squared, if you double the voltage and
the resistance doesn't change, the power will increase by
the factor of (2²), which is 4 times the original power.
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