Two 220-volt, 100-watt bulbs are connected first in series and then in parallel. Each time the combination is connected to a 220-volt a.c. supply line. The power drawn by the combination in each case respectively will be:
50 watt,100 watt
100 watt,50 watt
200 watt,150 watt
50 watt,200 watt
If rated voltage = supply voltage then use
\(\frac{1}{P}=\frac{1}{P_1}+\frac{1}{P_2}\) (series connection) & P = P1 + P2 (parallel connection)


A battery of emf \( E \) and internal resistance \( r \) is connected to a rheostat. When a current of 2A is drawn from the battery, the potential difference across the rheostat is 5V. The potential difference becomes 4V when a current of 4A is drawn from the battery. Calculate the value of \( E \) and \( r \).
Power is defined as the rate of doing work. Electric power is the rate at which electrical energy is transferred through an electric circuit, i.e. the rate of transfer of electricity. The symbol for Electric Power is ‘P’. SI unit of electric power is Watt.
P = VI
From Ohm's Law, V = IR
Hence, Power can also be expressed as P = I2R