If voltage across a bulb rated 
drops by 
of its rated value, the percentage of the rated value, by which the power would decrease is
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Power: 
For small variation in the value of power after differentiation:
Power decreased by 
.
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