Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Potential difference and power

Potential difference and power — practice question

A filament in a $240\,\text{V}$, $100\,\text{W}$ electric lamp is heated from room temperature to its working temperature. During this warming, its resistance increases by a factor of 16. What is the resistance of the filament at room temperature?

  • A$36\,\Omega$
  • B$580\,\Omega$
  • C$1.5\,\text{k}\Omega$
  • D$9.2\,\text{k}\Omega$

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