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A 60 W bulb is switched on in a room. A 240 W heater is also turned on in the same room. The voltage of the mains is 120 V and the resistance of the connecting leads is 6 Ω. What is the change in the voltage at the bulb when the heater is turned on?

Important Questions on Electric Resistance and Ohm's Law

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How can three resistances of 2 Ω, 3 Ω and 6Ω be connected to give an equivalent resistance of 4 Ω?

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Join three 3 Ω resistances to obtain an effective resistance of 2 Ω.
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A 5 Ω resistor is connected in series with a parallel combination of n resistors each of 6 Ω. The equivalent resistance is 7 Ω Find n.   
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Three resistors 2 Ω, 4 Ω and 5 Ω are joined in parallel and connected to a battery of 20 V and negligible internal resistance. Find current drawn from the battery.
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Three resistors 2 Ω, 4 Ω and 5 Ω are joined in parallel and connected to a battery of 20 V and negligible internal resistance. Find current through each resistor.
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A 150 Ω electric heater can take a maximum current of 1.1 A. What minimum resistance should be joined in series with it so that it may be operated at 220 V mains?   
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An arc lamp operated at 80 V takes 10 A current. How much resistance should be connected in series with the lamp to use it at 240 V mains so that it takes the same current?
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A filament lamp of 200 Ω resistance is used at 150 V supply. How much resistance should be joined in series with it to use it at 210 V supply?