Question

24. Two lamps, one rated 40 W at 220 V and the other 60 W at 220 V, are connected in parallel to the electric
supply at 220 V.
(a) Draw a circuit diagram to show the connections.
(b) Calculate the current drawn from the electric supply.
(c) Calculate the total energy consumed by the two lamps together when they operate for one hour.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Two lamps, one rated 40 W at 220 V and the other 60 W at 220 V, are connected in parallel to the electric

supply at 220 V.

(a) Draw a circuit diagram to show the connections.

(b) Calculate the current drawn from the electric supply.

(c) Calculate the total energy consumed by the two lamps together when they operate for one hour.