An electric bulb is rated 220 volt -100 watt. The power consumed by it when operated on 110 volt will be
- (A)50 watt
- (B)75 watt
- (C)40 watt
- (D)25 watt✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
The bulb's resistance is fixed by its rating: . Operated at , it draws . Halving the voltage quarters the power, taking down to .
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