Physics 5054 · O Level · Electrical quantities

Electrical quantities — practice question

When a filament lamp is connected to a $12\,\text{V}$ supply, its power input is $20\,\text{W}$.
(a)[1]

State the meaning of power.

(b(i))[2]

Calculate the current through the filament lamp.

(b(ii))[1]

Calculate the filament resistance.

(c)[2]

State and explain how using thinner wire in the filament changes the power input to the lamp.

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