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An electric lamp rated 120W is used on a 240Vrms, calculate the resistance of its…

An electric lamp rated 120W is used on a 240Vrms, calculate the resistance of its filament
  • A.
    480(Omega)
  • B.
    360(Omega)
  • C.
    60(Omega)
  • D.
    2(Omega)
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation

R = (frac{V^2}{P} = frac{240^2}{120} = 480Omega)