e filament of a 100-W bulb carries a current of 0.83 A at the normal operating voltage of 120 V. A. What is the resistance of the filament? B. If the filament is made of tungsten wire of diameter 0.035 mm, how long is the filament?

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
5th Edition
ISBN:9781133104261
Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Chapter21: Current And Direct Current Circuits
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 14P
icon
Related questions
Question

The filament of a 100-W bulb carries a current of 0.83 A at the normal operating voltage of 120 V.

A. What is the resistance of the filament?

B. If the filament is made of tungsten wire of diameter 0.035 mm, how long is the filament?

 

TABLE 22.1 Resistivity of materials
Resistivity
(N• m)
Material
Copper
Tungsten (20°C)
Tungsten (1500°C)
1.7 × 10-8
5.6 × 108
5.0 x 10-7
Iron
9.7 x 10-8
Nichrome
1.5 × 106
Seawater
0.22
Blood (average)
1.6
Muscle
13
Fat
Pure water
Cell membrane
25
2.4 x 10
3.6 × 107
e on
Transcribed Image Text:TABLE 22.1 Resistivity of materials Resistivity (N• m) Material Copper Tungsten (20°C) Tungsten (1500°C) 1.7 × 10-8 5.6 × 108 5.0 x 10-7 Iron 9.7 x 10-8 Nichrome 1.5 × 106 Seawater 0.22 Blood (average) 1.6 Muscle 13 Fat Pure water Cell membrane 25 2.4 x 10 3.6 × 107 e on
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
DC circuits
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
Physics
ISBN:
9781133104261
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology …
Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology …
Physics
ISBN:
9781305116399
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
College Physics
College Physics
Physics
ISBN:
9781285737027
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
College Physics
College Physics
Physics
ISBN:
9781305952300
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:
Cengage Learning