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Two bulbs are rated 60 W, 220 V' and '60 W, 110 V respectively. Calculate the ratio of their resistances.

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To solve the problem of finding the ratio of the resistances of two bulbs rated at 60 W, 220 V and 60 W, 110 V respectively, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the relationship between power, voltage, and resistance**: The power (P) consumed by a resistor (or bulb) can be expressed in terms of voltage (V) and resistance (R) using the formula: \[ P = \frac{V^2}{R} ...
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