Two light bulbs are connected to a voltage source as shown. Us U₁ U₂ P1 P2 R The voltage source has a output voltage Us of 230 V. Each light bulb requires 115 V. However, the two light bulbs have different power. P, equals 60 W while P₂ equals 100 W. Please find the resistance R so that both light bulbs have the same voltage of 115 V.

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Two light bulbs are connected to a voltage source as shown.
Us
U₁
U₂
P₁
1
P₂
R
The voltage source has a output voltage Us of 230 V. Each light bulb requires 115 V. However, the
two light bulbs have different power. P, equals 60 W while P₂ equals 100 W. Please find the
resistance R so that both light bulbs have the same voltage of 115 V.
Transcribed Image Text:Two light bulbs are connected to a voltage source as shown. Us U₁ U₂ P₁ 1 P₂ R The voltage source has a output voltage Us of 230 V. Each light bulb requires 115 V. However, the two light bulbs have different power. P, equals 60 W while P₂ equals 100 W. Please find the resistance R so that both light bulbs have the same voltage of 115 V.
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