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What is the current in a 75 W light bulb that is plugged into 120 V household outlet?
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What is the current in a 75 W light bulb that
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P=VI
75=240*I
L=75 / 240
I rms =0.3125 A
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Power = (voltage) x (current)
Divide each side by (voltage):
Current = (power) / (voltage)
I = (75) / 120 =
0.625 Amperes
= 625 mA
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