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A 100 W electric bulb produces electromagnetic radiation with electric field amplitude of 2 V m-1 at a distance of 10 m. Assuming it as a point source, estimate the efficiency of the bulb.

  1. A 4.9%
  2. B 2.5%
  3. C 13.3%
  4. D 19.7%
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(C) 13.3%

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Intensity =power×ηA     ...1 We know, 12I=12ε0E2c I=8.854×10-12223×108 I=0.0106 w m-2        ...2 On substituting 2 in 1, 0.0106=100×η4×π×102…
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