An electric bulb of $60 \, W, 120 \, V$ is to be connected to a $220 \, V$ source. What resistance should be connected in series with the bulb so that the bulb glows properly?

  • A
    $50 \, \Omega$
  • B
    $100 \, \Omega$
  • C
    $200 \, \Omega$
  • D
    $288 \, \Omega$

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