10. Determine the maximum number of 50 w/100 v light bulbs that can be connected together in parallel so as not to burn out a 15 A fuse when the bulbs are powered by a 75 v source (assume that the resistance of the fuse is negligible). A. 40 B. 30 C. 20 D. 10 TRA

10. Determine the maximum number of 50 w/100 v light bulbs that can be connected together in parallel so as not to burn out a 15 A fuse when the bulbs are powered by a 75 v source (assume that the resistance of the fuse is negligible). A. 40 B. 30 C. 20 D. 10 TRA

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Chapter20: Electric Current, Resistance, And Ohm's Law

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Determine the maximum number of 50 w/100 v light bulbs that can be connected
together in parallel so as not to burn out a 15 A fuse when the bulbs are powered by a
75 v source (assume that the resistance of the fuse is negligible).
A. 40
B. 30
C. 20
D. 10
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