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Question
The diagram below shows a circuit containing a lamp L, a voltmeter and an ammeter,. The voltmeter reading 3 V and the ammeter reading is 0.5 A.
What is the resistance of the lamp?
What is the power of the lamp?
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Solution
Given:
Potential difference = reading of the voltmeter, V = 3 V
Current in the circuit = reading of the ammeter, I= 0.5 A
(i) Resistance of the lamp, `R=V/I=(3V)/0.54=6 ohm`
(ii) Power, P = VI = 3 V x 0.5 A = 1.5 W
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