How much power does a 60 W, 120 V incandescent light bulb dissipate on a voltage of 115 V? Neglect the bulb's decrease in resistance with lowered voltage. CHOICES: A. 55 Watts B. 5 kilowatts C. 55 kilowatts D. 5.5 Watts

How much power does a 60 W, 120 V incandescent light bulb dissipate on a voltage of 115 V? Neglect the bulb's decrease in resistance with lowered voltage. CHOICES: A. 55 Watts B. 5 kilowatts C. 55 kilowatts D. 5.5 Watts

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D. 5.5 Watts

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