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There are four bulbs of power $100 \mathrm{~W}, 200 \mathrm{~W}$, $500 \mathrm{~W}$ and 1000W. Among these whose filament has high resistance?
(Assuming, same voltage source)
PhysicsCurrent ElectricityTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2020 (09 Sep Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 100 W bulb
  • B 200 W bulb
  • C $500 \mathrm{~W}$ bulb
  • D $1000 \mathrm{~W}$ bulb
Solution:
2877 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 100 W bulb
For bulbs, Power, $P=\frac{V^2}{R}$
$\Rightarrow R \propto \frac{1}{P}$, Assuming same voltage source
Hence, bulb with least power has highest resistance i.c., $100 \mathrm{~W}$ bulb filament has high resistance.

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