Question

In a series circuit there are 17 light bulbs, each providing 1 ohm of resistance. What is the total resistance?

Answer 1

Answer:

17 ohms

Explanation:

Given that,

In a series circuit there are 17 light bulbs, each providing 1 ohm of resistance.

We need to find the total resistance of the circuit.

The equivalent resistance for series combination is given by :

$R_{eq}=R_1+R_2+....$

For 17 light bulbs, the equivalent resistance is given by :

$R_{eq}=R+R+....\text{upto 17 terms}\\\\R_{eq}=17R\\\\=17$

Hence, the total resistance is 17 ohms. Hence, the correct option is (d).