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Mitchtwitchita
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Homework Statement
Lightbulbs labeled 40 W, 60W, and 100 W are connected to a 120 V/60 Hz power line as shown in the diagram. What is the rate at which energy is dissipated in each bulb?
Homework Equations
Pr = (Vrms)^2/R
The Attempt at a Solution
I'm not exactly sure how to get this one started. Do I have to make some sort of equivalency lightbulb? Can somebody please point me in the right direction?