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Two lamps, one rated 40W - 240 V and the other 60W- 240V are connected in parallel to 240 V supply. What current is drawn from the supply line?


A

0.816 A

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B

0.416 A

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0.616 A

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0.216 A

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Solution

The correct option is B

0.416 A


Here, R1 = V2 /P1 = (240x240) / 40 = 1440 ohm

and R2 = V2 /P2 = (240×240)/ 60 = 960 ohm

Again, R = R1R2/(R1 + R2 ) = 567 ohm

And I = V/R = 240 / 567 = 0.416 A


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