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An electric bulb is rated 220 volt - ­ 100 watt. The power consumed by it when operated on 110 volt will be

  • Option 1)

    50 watt

  • Option 2)

    75 watt

  • Option 3)

    40 watt

  • Option 4)

    25 watt.

 

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As we learnt in

if R=r -

P_{max}=\frac{E^{2}}{4r}

- wherein

Power delivered will be maximum

 

 R=\frac{v^{2}}{P}=\frac{220^{2}}{100}

P=\frac{110^{2}}{\frac{220^{2}}{100}}=\frac{100}{4}

      =25 w

 


Option 1)

50 watt

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Option 2)

75 watt

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Option 3)

40 watt

This option is incorrect.

Option 4)

25 watt.

This option is correct.

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