Physics 5054 · O Level · Electrical quantities

Electrical quantities — practice question

A $60\,\text{W}$ filament lamp is supplied from the $240\,\text{V}$ mains electricity supply.
(a(i))[2]

Calculate the current flowing through the lamp.

(a(ii))[2]

Calculate the lamp's resistance.

(b(i))[1]

State the voltmeter reading in Fig. 6.1.

(b(ii))[2]

State and explain how the lamp’s resistance now compares with the value calculated in (a)(ii).

(b(iii))[1]

When a filament lamp blows, it often happens right after switch-on. Suggest why this occurs.

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