A Bulb Is Designed for 100 W at 130 V

question 20

Multiple Choice

A bulb is designed for 100 W at 130 V rms. What is the power dissipated by this bulb if it is used in a 120 V rms circuit?

• A) 169 W
• B) 130 W
• C) 100 W
• D) 85 W
• E) it will blow out

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