College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 21 - AC Circuits - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 747: 5

Answer

Power is halved...

Work Step by Step

Since the time averaged power should be inversely proportional to the resistance, the power should be multiplied by $1/2$. The RMS voltage however will remain unchanged because the change detailed does not affect the AC source. The RMS current however is affected and is cut in half because the resistance is doubled, because the two variables are inversely correlated.
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