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प्रश्न
Which one has a higher electrical resistance : a 100 watt bulb or a 60 watt bulb?
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उत्तर
A 60-watt bulb has a higher electrical resistance than a 100-watt bulb. Because power is inversely proportional to resistance, when the power is less, the resistance is high.
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