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WASSCE

A resistor of resistance R is connected to a battery of negligible internal resistance. If a similar resistor is connected in series with it, the

A.
effective resistance of the circuit is halved
B.
total power dissipated is doubled
C.
total current in the circuit is halved
D.
terminal voltage halfed

Answer: B

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