How is the current flowing in a conductor changed if the resistance of conductor is doubled keeping the potential difference across it the same?

Doubled

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One third

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Half

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Remains same.

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Solution

The correct option is B Half
Using Ohm's law, for constant potential difference, we may write: $I \propto \frac{1}{R}$ So, if the resistance is doubled, current becomes half.

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