A filament bulb (500W,100V) is to be used in a 230V main supply. When a resistance R is connected in series, it works perfectly and the bulb consumes 500W. The value of R is.
13Ω
26Ω
230Ω
46Ω
A
230Ω
B
46Ω
C
13Ω
D
26Ω
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Using P=VI the current through bulb is I=P/Vb=500/100=5A
and the resistance of the bulb is Rb=V2b/P=1002/500=20Ω
As the resistance R is connected with bulb in series so same current will flow through them, i.e I=5A
By Ohm's law, 230=(R+Rb)I or 230=(R+20)(5) or R=26Ω
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