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A three - way light bulb has three brightness settings ( low , medium , and high) but only two filaments . The two filaments are arranged in three settings, when connected across a `120 V` line and can dissipate `60 , 120 and 180 W`. Answer the following questions:
(i) Higher resistance filament only works for `60 W`
ii. Low resistance filament works for `120 W`
iii.Low resistance filament works for `60 W`
iv. High resistance filament works for `120 W`
v. Low and high resistance filaments in parallel for `180 W`
vi. Low and high resistance filament in series for `180 W`

A

`I,ii, and v` are correct

B

`I, ii , and vi` are correct

C

`iii, iv, and v` are correct

D

`iii , iv , and vi` are correct

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To solve the problem regarding the three-way light bulb with two filaments, we will analyze each setting and determine the resistance of the filaments based on the power ratings provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Power and Resistance:** The power \( P \) dissipated by a resistor can be expressed using the formula: \[ P = \frac{V^2}{R} \] where \( V \) is the voltage across the resistor and \( R \) is the resistance. Rearranging this formula gives us: \[ R = \frac{V^2}{P} \] 2. **Calculating Resistance for Each Setting:** Given that the voltage \( V = 120 \, V \): - For the **60 W** setting (higher resistance filament): \[ R_1 = \frac{120^2}{60} = \frac{14400}{60} = 240 \, \Omega \] - For the **120 W** setting (low resistance filament): \[ R_2 = \frac{120^2}{120} = \frac{14400}{120} = 120 \, \Omega \] 3. **Analyzing Each Statement:** - **(i)** Higher resistance filament only works for **60 W**: - This is **True** since \( R_1 \) corresponds to the 60 W setting. - **(ii)** Low resistance filament works for **120 W**: - This is **True** since \( R_2 \) corresponds to the 120 W setting. - **(iii)** Low resistance filament works for **60 W**: - This is **False** because the low resistance filament is designed for 120 W. - **(iv)** High resistance filament works for **120 W**: - This is **False** because the high resistance filament is designed for 60 W. - **(v)** Low and high resistance filaments in parallel for **180 W**: - This is **True**. When connected in parallel, the total power is the sum of the individual powers: \( 60 + 120 = 180 \, W \). - **(vi)** Low and high resistance filaments in series for **180 W**: - This is **False**. In series, the total resistance is higher, and thus the power would be less than 180 W. 4. **Final Answers:** The correct statements are: - (i) True - (ii) True - (iii) False - (iv) False - (v) True - (vi) False Thus, the correct options are **(i), (ii), and (v)**.

To solve the problem regarding the three-way light bulb with two filaments, we will analyze each setting and determine the resistance of the filaments based on the power ratings provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Power and Resistance:** The power \( P \) dissipated by a resistor can be expressed using the formula: \[ P = \frac{V^2}{R} ...
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