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A torch bulb is rated 5V and 500mA. Calculate its (i) power, (ii) resistance, (iii) energy consumed when it is lighted for 4 hours.
Given: A torch bulb is rated 5V and 500mA.
To find: (i) power, (ii) resistance, (iii) energy consumed when it is lighted for 4 hours
Solution:
(i) Power:
$Power = Voltage \times Current$ or P = VI
We know, 500 mA = 0.5 A
So, $power = 5 \times 0.5 = 2.5$
Power = 2.5 watt
(ii) Resistance:
According to Ohm's law, $Resistance \ (R) = \frac{Voltage \ (V)}{Current \ (I)}$
So, $R = \frac{5}{0.5} = 10$
Resistance = 10 ohm
(iii) Energy consumed for 4 hours:
We know, $Energy = Power \times Time$
Time = 4 hours
Converting into seconds, we get $4 \ hours = 4 \times 60 \times 60 \ seconds$
So, $Energy = 2.5 \times 4 \times 60 \times 60 \ seconds$
= 36,000
Energy consumed in 4 hours is $3.6 \times 10^4 \ joule$
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