Two incandescent bulbs are rated 60 W and 100 W

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Electricity · Electricity

Problem

Two incandescent bulbs are rated 60 W and 100 W, both meant for the same 220 V mains supply. Which bulb has the greater resistance when glowing? (a) Both have the same resistance (b) 100 W bulb (c) 60 W bulb60\,\text{W bulb} (d) Cannot be decided with the given data

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