JEE Main 2024 Physics question

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By what percentage will the illumination of the lamp decrease if the current drops by 20%?

Answer: (C)

Solution

Brightness ∝ power = i²R. If the current becomes 4i/5, P′/P = 16/25, so the decrease is (9/25) × 100 = 36%.

Question ID VK-017210