Light bulb A is rated at 60 W and light bulb B is rated at 100 W. Both are designed to operate at 110 V. Which statement is correct?

a. The 60 W bulb has a greater resistance and greater current than the 100 W bulb.
b. The 60 W bulb has a greater resistance and smaller current than the 100 W bulb.
c. The 60 W bulb has a smaller resistance and smaller current than the 100 W bulb.
d. The 60 W bulb has a smaller resistance and greater current than the 100 W bulb.
e. We need to know the resistivities of the filaments to answer this question.


b

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