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A 6 V, 12 W lamp is connected in series with a resistor R and a source of voltage 12 V.
Calculate the value of the resistor R, for the proper working of the lamp.

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To solve the problem step by step, we will follow the logical sequence of calculations based on the information provided in the question. ### Step 1: Identify the Given Values - Voltage across the lamp, \( V = 6 \, \text{V} \) - Power of the lamp, \( P = 12 \, \text{W} \) - Source voltage, \( E = 12 \, \text{V} \) ### Step 2: Calculate the Current through the Lamp ...
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