Physics 125A Lecture 3: Lecture 3

Light bulbs are typically rated by their power dissipation whenoperated at a given voltage.

Which of the following light bulbs has the largest current throughit when operated at the voltage for which it's rated?
(a) 3.2 W, 6.0 V
(b) 24 W, 12 V
(c) 16 W, 18 V
(d) 32 W, 24 V

Light bulbs are typically rated by their power dissipation when operated at a given voltage. Which of the following light bulbs has the largest current through it when operated at the voltage for which it's rated?

(a) 3.2 W, 6.0 V
(b) 24 W, 12 V
(c) 16 W, 18 V
(d) 32 W, 24 V