Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]PhysicsAlternating Current
An electric bulb is rated to consume 55 W when operated at 110 V . It is connected in series with a choke coil across a 220 V , 50 Hz supply. Determine the inductance of the coil required for the bulb to receive its correct voltage.
Options
- A0.7 H
- B1.4 H
- C1.2 H
- D2.4 H
Correct answer
C. 1.2 H
Step-by-step solution
The rated current of the electric bulb is I = P V_R = 55 110 = 0.5 A The resistance of the bulb is R = V_R I = 110 0.5 = 220 When connected in series with a choke coil across a 220 V supply, the total voltage is V = 220 V . In a series LR circuit, the supply voltage is given by V^2 = V_R^2 + V_L^2 (220)^2 = (110)^2 + V_L^2 V_L = 220^2 - 110^2 = 110 3 V The voltage across the inductor is also given by V_L = I X_L = I (2 f L) 110 3 = 0.5 2 50 L 110 3 = 50 L L = 110 3 50 = 2.2 3 2.2 1.732 3.14 1.2 H