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A light bulb is rated at $100 W$ for a $220 V$ a.c supply. Calculate the resistance of the bulb.

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Solution

Resistance;
$R = \frac{v^{2}}{P}$
$= \frac{220^{2}}{100}$
$= 484 Ω$

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