College Physics (7th Edition)

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Chapter 17 - Electric Current and Resistance - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 618: 14

Answer

$Vo=IR$ When $Vo$ increases by a factor of 2, $I$ also increases by factor of 2. Now since Power = $I^{2}R$, when current increases by factor of 2, power output becomes 4 times. Hence the hair dryer would quickly overheat and burn out.

Work Step by Step

$Vo=IR$ When $Vo$ increases by a factor of 2, $I$ also increases by factor of 2. Now since Power = $I^{2}R$, when current increases by factor of 2, power output becomes 4 times. Hence the hair dryer would quickly overheat and burn out.
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