JAMB Physics 1981 Question 18

Question 18

Electrical Energy and Power

The resistance of a 240 V, 60 watt electric filament bulb is

  1. A.0.25 Ω
  2. B.480 Ω
  3. C.60 Ω
  4. D.240 Ω
  5. E.960 Ω
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Answer: E (960 Ω)

Explanation

R = V²/P = 240²/60 = 57 600/60 = 960 Ω.