An incandescent bulb with a tungsten filament is rated at 60W. If placed across a 120 volt supply, what is the resistance of the circuit? A. 330 Ω B. 300 Ω C. 240 Ω D 470 Ω

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35 An incandescent bulb with a tungsten filament is rated at 60W. If placed across a 120 volt supply, what is the resistance of the circuit?
A. 330 Ω
B. 300 Ω
C. 240 Ω
D 470 Ω

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