A 40 watt fluorescent bulb is rated for use in a 120 volt line. During a brownout the actual voltage drops to 102 V. The actual power dissipated in the bulb under these conditions is

A. 30.0 W.
B. 47.1 W.
C. 28.9 W.
D. 0.283 W.


Answer: C

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