Voltage in Different Countries
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In Europe the voltage supplied to homes is 240 volts. I would like to know what would happen if you used an American lightbulb in Europe?
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This solution gives a step-by-step explanations accompanied with calculations to show how what would happen if an American lightbulb was used in Europe.
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The frequency is not playing a role here.
In the USA the AC frequency is 60Hx while in Europe it is 50Hz.
The idea behind this question is that light bulbs are designed to consume a certain amount of power. Light bulbs are rated according to their power consumption (40W, ...
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