A variable resistor is connected to a constant voltage source. When the resistance is increased from 5.5 
to 9.3
what happens to the power dissipated?
A. no change
B. a 35% decrease
C. a 41% decrease
D. a 59% decrease
E. a 69% decrease
C. a 41% decrease
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