Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32190-308-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-308-2

Chapter 21 - Electric Current and Direct-Current Circuits - Problems and Conceptual Exercises - Page 755: 26

Answer

(a) bulb A (b) 4

Work Step by Step

(a) We know that $P=VI$ $P_A=4P_B$ (according to given condition) $\implies V_AI=4V_BI$ $\implies V_A=4V_B$ Thus bulb A has greater potential difference as compared to that of bulb B. (b) We know that $P=VI$ $P_A=4P_B$ (according to given condition) $\implies V_AI=4V_BI$ $\implies V_A=4V_B$ $\implies \frac{V_A}{V_B}=4$ This is the required ratio.
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