An electric lamp is marked 240 V, 60 W

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · ISC · Physics · Current Electricity · Electrical energy and power

Problem

An electric lamp is marked 240 V, 60 W. It is connected across a 120 V mains supply. What power will it approximately consume? (a) 60 W60\,\text{W} (b) 15 W15\,\text{W} (c) 7.5 W7.5\,\text{W} (d) 30 W30\,\text{W}

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