如图所示，电动势为E、内阻为r的电池与定值电阻R₀、滑动变阻器R串联，已知R₀=r，滑动变阻器的最大阻值是2r。当滑动变阻器的滑片P由a端向b端滑动时，下列说法中正确的是（    ）

A．电路中的电流变大

B．电源的输出功率先变大后变小

C．滑动变阻器消耗的功率变小

D．定值电阻R₀上消耗的功率先变大后变小

Directions:

Write an essay of 160-200 words based on the following drawing. In your essay, you should

1) describe the drawing briefly,

2) explain its intended meaning, and then

3) give your comments.