An electric bulb rated as 
is connected to an ac source of rms voltage 220 V. The peak value of current through the bulb is:
A
0.32 A
B
C
0.45 A
D
2.2 A
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
First find the bulb's rms current and then convert to its peak value:
rms current
peak current
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