This diagram shows two circuits that could be used to act as a dimmer switch for a

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This diagram shows two circuits that could be used to act as a dimmer switch for a lamp.


a. Explain one advantage circuit 1 has over circuit 2.

b i. The lamp is rated at 60 W at 240 V. Calculate the resistance of the lamp filament at its normal operating temperature.

ii. State and explain how the resistance of the filament at room temperature would compare with the value calculated in i.

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Cambridge International AS And A Level Physics Coursebook

ISBN: 9781108859035

3rd Edition

Authors: David Sang, Graham Jones, Gurinder Chadha, Richard Woodside

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