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Posted by Alemu on Monday, January 4, 2010 at 8:33pm.

A string of 8 christmas tree lights connected in series to a 120v source draws a current of 0.75A.can any one show me how to find the resistance of each lights and potential differnces.

physics - MathMate, Monday, January 4, 2010 at 8:49pm
Use V=IR

Since the lights are in series, the potential drop at each light is equal, and can be calculated by 120V/8=15V.
The current, I=0.75 is identical for all the christmas lights connected in series.

Applying V=IR for each light, we get
15=0.75R
R=20Ω

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