A light bulb has resistance of R = 150 Ω and has a current of I = 1.1 A passing through it. Express the power P using the variables I and R.  Calculate the numerical value of P

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A light bulb has resistance of R = 150 Ω and has a current of I = 1.1 A passing through it.

Express the power P using the variables I and R

Calculate the numerical value of P in W. 

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