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House current is 120 volts. If a light bulb runs a current of 0.5 amps, what the resistance of the bulb? (Please please help!)

House current is 120 volts. If a light bulb runs a current of 0.5 amps, what the resistance of the bulb? (Please please help!)
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House current is 120 volts. If a light bulb runs a current of 0.5 amps, what the resistance of the bulb? (Please please help!)

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User Whyoz
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Resistance = (voltage) divided by (current)

= (120 V) / (0.5 Amp)

= 240 ohms .

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