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An electric bulb rated 500 W at 100 V is used in a circuit having a 200 V supply. What resistance R must be put in series with the bulbs so that the bulb delivers 500 W?

A

`20 Omega`

B

`40 Omega`

C

`10 Omega`

D

`5 Omega`

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