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Two lamps, one rated 100 W at 220 V, and the other 60 W at 220 V, are connected in parallel to electric mains supply. What current is drawn from the line if the supply voltage is 220 V?

Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
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Solution and Explanation

The bulbs are connected in parallel, meaning the potential difference across each is 220 V, as voltage does not divide in a parallel circuit. The current drawn by the 100 W bulb is calculated as: Current = Power / Voltage. Current = \( \frac {100}{220} \) A. The current drawn from the line is the sum of the currents drawn by each bulb: \( I = \frac {100}{220} + \frac {60}{220} \).

\( I = \frac {160}{220} \)

\( I = \frac {8}{11} \)

\( I = 0.727 \ A \)

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