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If 220 V potential difference is applied across an electric bulb, a current of 0.45 A flows in the bulb. What must be the power of the bulb? - Science and Technology 1

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If 220 V potential difference is applied across an electric bulb, a current of 0.45 A flows in the bulb. What must be the power of the bulb?

पर्याय

  • 99 W

  • 70 W

  • 45 W

  • 22 W

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उत्तर

99 W

Explanation:

Given:

Potential difference = 220 V, Current = 0.45 A

Power (W) = Potential difference (V) × Current (A)

= 220 × 0.45 W

= 99 W

So, the bulb must be of power 99 W.

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