Power dissipated as heat and light

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Common light bulbs are designed for use with120 V and are rated by the power dissipated as heat and light.

a. What is the resistance of a 40W bulb?

b. What is the resistance of a 60 W bulb?

c. If the 40 W bulb is connected in serieswith the 60 W bulb and 120V is applied across the combination, then what is the power dissipated ineach?

Reference no: EM13556879

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