A torch bulb draws a current of from a dry cell.

PHYSICS · Multi-part · A Level · Physics · Electricity · Electricity

Problem

A torch bulb draws a current of 0.25 A0.25\,\text{A} from a 3 V3\,\text{V} dry cell. (i) Calculate the resistance of the bulb. (ii) If the same bulb is connected to a 1.5 V1.5\,\text{V} cell and its resistance remains unchanged, find the current that will flow.

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