Higher resistance bulb.
Answer to Problem 87A
50 W bulb has higher resistance.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Circuit voltage,
Power rating of first lightbulb,
Power rating of second lightbulb,
Formula Used:
The power is given as,
Where,
Calculation:
From the above relation,
So, the resistance of the first bulb,
And the resistance of the second bulb,
Here,
Conclusion:
Therefore, the lower power bulb has higher resistance that is 50 W bulb.
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