Write a hypothesis about the effect of increasing resistance on the current in the circuit. Use the "if . . . then . . . because . . ." format and be sure to answer the lesson question: "How do changes in voltage or resistance affect current in an electric circuit?"

Answer 1

Hypothesis: If the resistance in a circuit is increased, then the current flowing through the circuit will decrease because, according to Ohm's Law (I = V/R), an increase in resistance (R) while keeping voltage (V) constant leads to a decrease in current (I).