Light bulb A is rated at 60 W and light bulb B is rated at 100 W. Both are designed to operate at 110 V. Which statement is correct? Select one: а. The 60 W bulb has a smaller resistance and smaller current than the 100 W bulb. b. We need to know the resistivities of the filaments to answer this question. С. The 60 W bulb has a greater resistance and smaller current than the 100 W bulb. d. The 60 W bulb has a smaller resistance and greater current than the 100 W bulb. е. The 60 W bulb has a greater resistance and greater current than the 100 W bulb.

Light bulb A is rated at 60 W and light bulb B is rated at 100 W. Both are designed to operate at 110 V. Which statement is correct? Select one: а. The 60 W bulb has a smaller resistance and smaller current than the 100 W bulb. b. We need to know the resistivities of the filaments to answer this question. С. The 60 W bulb has a greater resistance and smaller current than the 100 W bulb. d. The 60 W bulb has a smaller resistance and greater current than the 100 W bulb. е. The 60 W bulb has a greater resistance and greater current than the 100 W bulb.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers

10th Edition

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Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

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Chapter27: Direct-current Circuits

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1P: Two 1.50-V batterieswith their positive terminals in the same directionare inserted in series into a...

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