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Chapter 27, Problem 32AP

(a)

To determine

The ratio of the new current in the battery to the original current if the resistor with largest resistance is replaced with one having twice the resistance.

(b)

To determine

The ratio of the new current in the battery to the original current if the resistor with smallest resistance is replaced with one having twice the resistance.

(c)

To determine

To explain: The energy which is reduced first to produce the biggest saving in heating bills.

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