You buy a "75 W" light bulb.The label means that:
A)no matter how you use the bulb, the power will be 75 W
B)the bulb was filled with 75 W at the factory
C)the actual power dissipated will be much higher than 75 W since most of the power appears as heat
D)the bulb is expected to "burn out" after you use up its 75 watts
E)none of the above

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The "75 W" label indicates the power consumption of the bulb when it is operating at its rated voltage, not any of the other options.

You Buy a "75 W" Light Bulb