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The characteristics of a non-linear resistance is i = kv4. If i becomes 100 times, v becomes

about 100 times
about 10 times
about 3 times
about twice

Correct Answer: about 3 times

Explanation:

v ∝ (i)^1/4 ∝ (100)^1/4 ≈ 3.

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