If we increase the resistance in the LR circuit shown in figure E17.1b, how would this change the rate of decay of the current through the coil?





A. The current will decay more quickly.

B. The current will decay more slowly.

C. There will be no change in the rate of decay.

D. One needs more information to answer the question.




A. The current will decay more quickly.

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