Question: Two lightbulbs both operate from 1 2 0 V . One has a power of 1 5 W and the other 1 0 0 W

Two lightbulbs both operate from 120 V. One has a power of 15 W and the other 100 W.
(a) Which lightbulb has higher resistance?
The dim 15-W lightbulb does.The bright 100-W lightbulb does.Both are the same.
(b) Which lightbulb carries more current?
The dim 15-W lightbulb does.The bright 100-W lightbulb does.Both are the same.

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