Current Electricity Charging Discharging Of Capacitors Question 139
Question: A torch bulb rated as 4.5 W, 1.5 V is connected as shown in the figure. The e.m.f. of the cell needed to make the bulb glow at full intensity is
[MP PMT 1999]
Options:
A) 4.5 V
B) 1.5 V
C) 2.67 V
D) 13.5 V
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Current in the bulb $ =\frac{P}{V}=\frac{4.5}{1.5}=3A $ Current in 1 W resistance $ =\frac{1.5}{1}=1.5A $ Hence total current from the cell $ i=3+1.5=4.5A $ By using $ E=V+ir $
Therefore $ E=1.5+4.5\times (2.67)=13.5V $