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Question
If the rating of an electric bulb is 100W – 230V, Explain its meaning.
Solution
If an electric bulb is rated as 100W – 230V, it means that the bulb is lighted on a 230V supply, it consumes 100W electric power (i.e., 100J of energy per sec.).
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