Question 131 markMCQSection A

An electric bulb is rated 220 V;11 W220\text{ V}; 11\text{ W}. The resistance of its filament when it glows with a power supply of 220 V220\text{ V} is :

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Options

(a)4400 Ω4400\text{ }Ω
(b)440 Ω440\text{ }Ω
(c)400 Ω400\text{ }Ω
(d)20 Ω20\text{ }Ω

Official answer

The resistance of the filament can be calculated using the formula R = V^2/P, where V is the voltage and P is the power. Substituting the values, we get R = (220 V)^2 / 11 W = 4400 ohms.

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Marking scheme

  1. 1.1 mark for correct answer

Hint

Use the formula R = V^2/P to calculate the resistance.

Quick oral answer

The resistance of the filament is 4400 ohms.

Common mistakes

  1. 1.Incorrect calculation of resistance

Analysis and explanation

This problem requires the application of the formula R = V^2/P to calculate the resistance of the filament. The correct answer is 4400 ohms.

Interesting facts

The concept of resistance is important in electrical engineering and electronics.

Question details

Q13 of 39 questions

Board
CBSE
Class
Class 10
Subject
Science
Year
2025
Section
Section A
Marks
1
Type
MCQ
Chapter
Electricity
Topic
Electricity
Bloom's level
Remembering
Syllabus topic
Electricity

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This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 examination.

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This question is from the chapter "Electricity" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

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This question covers the topic "Electricity" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

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