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A 100 watt light bulb draws 0.83333 amps from a wall outlet (120 volts). What is the resistance of the light bulb's filament?

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Answer:

P(power) = I V = I^2 R

R = P / I^2 = 100 / .694 = 144 Ω

Check: P = V^2 / R = 120^2 / 144 = 100

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Answer:

144 ohms

Step-by-step explanation:

I dont really know how to explain so your welcome

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