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A 120V, 620W lamps is run froma 240V, 50Hz mains supply sing a capacitor connected connected in series with the lamp and supply. What is the teoretical value of the capacitor required to operate the lamp at its normal rating?

A

`3.8muF`

B

`6.6muF`

C

`0.7muF`

D

`13.3muF`

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C
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