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a 100W light bulb connected to a 12.0 V source experiences a voltage surge that produces...

a 100W light bulb connected to a 12.0 V source experiences a voltage surge that produces 14.0V for a moment. By what percentage does its power output increase? Assume its resistance does not change.

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let the resistance of bulb be R.

then power=voltage^2/R

so R=1.44 ohms

so when voltage=14 volts

power=14^2/R=136.11 W

so % increase=(136.11-100)/100=36.11%

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Answer #3

P = V^2/R

P is propotional to V^2

(14/12)^2 x 100

136.11 %

increae = 136.11 -100 = 36.11 %

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