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Two bulbs are marked 60 W, 220 V and 40 W, 220 V
PHYSICS · Multi-part · A Level · Physics · Electricity · Electricity
Problem
Two bulbs are marked 60 W, 220 V and 40 W, 220 V. Calculate the current drawn from a 220 V mains supply when the bulbs are connected: (a) in series (b) in parallel
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