Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321740904
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-090-8

Chapter 31 - Fundamentals of Circuits - Exercises and Problems - Page 917: 36

Answer

$P = 18.75W$

Work Step by Step

first we calculate resistance of each bulb $ R =\frac{V^2}{P} =\frac{120^2}{75} \Omega $ $R = 192 \Omega$ now when they are connected in series to $120V $ supply, potential difference across each bulb will be $60V$ Power dissipated will be same for both bulbs and will be equal to $P =\frac{ V^2}{R} = {(60)^2}{192} W$ $P = 18.75W$
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