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A lightbulb with a resistance of 7 Ω has a maximum current rating of 10 A. How much voltage can safely be applied to the bulb?

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We can use Ohm's law to determine the maximum voltage that can be safely applied to the bulb. Ohm's law states that:

V = IR

where V is the voltage, I is the current, and R is the resistance of the bulb.

In this case, the resistance of the bulb is 7 Ω, and the maximum current rating is 10 A. Substituting these values into the equation, we get:

V = (10 A)(7 Ω) = 70 V

Therefore, the maximum voltage that can safely be applied to the bulb is 70 V. Any voltage higher than this may cause the bulb to overheat and fail.

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