a circuit maintains a constant resistance. if the current in the circuit is doubled, what is the effect on the power dissipated by the circuit? a circuit maintains a constant resistance. if the current in the circuit is doubled, what is the effect on the power dissipated by the circuit? the power dissipated is reduced by a factor of 2. the power dissipated is doubled. the power dissipated is reduced by a factor of 4. the power dissipated remains constant. the power dissipated is quadrupled.