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Question
An electric bulb is rated at 220 V, 100 W. What is its resistance?
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Solution
Given V = 220 V and P = 100 W
We know that power, P = IV = V2 / R
R = V2 / P
R = `( 220xx220)/100`
R = 484 Î
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