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What is the resistance, under normal working conditions, of an electric lamp rated 240 V, 60 W'? If two such lamps are connected in series across a 240 V mains supply, explain why each one appears less bright.

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To solve the problem, we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Calculate the Resistance of One Lamp We know the power (P) and voltage (V) ratings of the lamp: - Voltage (V) = 240 V - Power (P) = 60 W Using the formula for power: ...
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