The \(12 \mathrm{~V}\) rating of the bulb refers to the rms voltage. What is the peak voltage across the bulb?

A. \(8.5 \mathrm{~V}\)

B. \(12 \mathrm{~V}\)

C. \(17 \mathrm{~V}\)

D. \(24 \mathrm{~V}\)

Halogen bulbs have some differences from standard incandescent lightbulbs. They are generally smaller, the filament runs at a higher temperature, and they have a quartz (rather than glass) envelope. They may also operate at lower voltage. Consider a \(12 \mathrm{~V}, 50 \mathrm{~W}\) halogen bulb for use in a desk lamp. The lamp plugs into a \(120 \mathrm{~V}, 60 \mathrm{~Hz}\) outlet, and it hâs a transformer in its base.