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Question
An electric bulb is rated '100 W, 250 V'. How much current will the bulb draw if connected to a 250 V supply?
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Solution
Given,
Power P = 100 W
Voltage V = 250 V
As Power, P = VI
I = `100/250`
= 0.4 A
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