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An electric bulb is connected to a 220 V power supply line. If the bulb draws a current of 0.5 A, calculate the power of the bulb.

Here, Potential difference (V) = 220V, Current (I) = 0.5amp, Power = ?

We know that


P = VI = 220 X 0.5


P = 110 watt


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