German Lamps In The US
What will happen to a 60W/230V-bulb from Germany if it is used in the USA at a voltage of 115V?
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a) The bulb will be destroyed because it can only be used at the voltage for which the bulbs
have been made.
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b) The bulb will simply shine as bright as in Germany. Voltage has no influence on the electric power
of the bulb. Electric power only depends on the amperage that flows.
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c) The bulb will shine less bright than in Germany. The lower voltage of 115V results in a lower
electric power compared to Germany.
- d) The bulb will shine brighter than in Germany. The lower voltage of 115V results in a proportional increase of the amperage and therefore in a higher electric power.