Figure 9 shows the graph of the relationship between current I and potential difference V for two tungsten filament lamps X and Y. The normal working voltages for the lamp X and lamp Y are 2.5 V and 3.0 V respectively.

      

Figure 9 shows the graph of the relationship between current I and potential difference V for two tungsten filament lamps X and Y. The normal working voltages for the lamp X and lamp Y are 2.5 V and 3.0 V respectively.
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(a) Explain the change in the shape of the curves as the current increases.
(b) Determine the resistance of the lamps X at the normal working voltage.
(c) The lamps are now connected in a series circuit in which a current of 0.4 A flows. Find the potential differences across lamp Y.

  

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John
(a) An increase in current causes an increase in temperature which in turn causes an increase in resistance.

(b) R = $\frac{V}{I} = \frac{2.5}{1.2}$ = 2.08 ohms

(c) From the graph, a current of 0.4 A corresponds to a p.d. of 1 V
johnmulu answered the question on May 23, 2017 at 12:24


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