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Peak current is increased by a factor of 2 then percentage change in <p> is

Correct answer: A. 100%

  • A. 100%
  • B. 200%
  • C. 50%
  • D. No change

Explanation

In alternating current (AC) circuits, when the peak current is doubled, this results in a 100% increase in the peak current. The percentage increase is calculated as follows: [(New Value - Original Value) / Original Value] x 100% = [(2I - I) / I] x 100% = [I / I] x 100% = 100%. Therefore, doubling the peak current results in a 100% increase. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the percentage change resulting from doubling the peak value.

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