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Question
A 120-V power line is protected by a 15-A fuse. What is the maximum number of "120 V, 500 W" light bulbs that can be operated at full brightness from this line?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Each bulb draws 500/120=4.167A. 15/4.167=3.6, so max 3 bulbs.
Hint
Each bulb draws 500/120=4.167A.