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In an AC circuit with a bulb and inductor, what happens to the bulb’s brightness when an iron rod is inserted into the inductor?

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Question

In an AC circuit with a bulb and inductor, what happens to the bulb’s brightness when an iron rod is inserted into the inductor?

Options

  • Decreases

  • Remains unchanged

  • Will fluctuate

  • Increases

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Solution

Decreases

Explanation:

Due to insertion of an iron rod, inductance of the coil increases, thus increasing the impedance (Z) of the circuit and decreasing the current. Hence, brightness decreases.

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