The supply voltage in a room is 120 V. The resistance of the lead wires is 6Ω. A 60W bulb…

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The supply voltage in a room is 120 V. The resistance of the lead wires is 6Ω. A 60W bulb is already switched on. What is the decrease of voltage across the bulb, when a 240 W heater is switched on in parallel to the bulb ? Assuming the voltage across the bulb and heater is close to supply voltage.
  1. zero
  2. 2.9 V
  3. 13.3 V
  4. 10.04 V

Answer

(D) 10.04 V

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