In india electricity is supplied for domestic use at $220\,\,V$. It is supplied at $110\,\, V$ in $USA$. If resistance of $60\,\, W$ bulb for use in India is $R$, then the resistance of $60\,\, W$ bulb for use in $USA$ will be

  • [AIPMT 2004]
  • A

    $R$

  • B

    $2R$

  • C

    $\frac{R}{4}$

  • D

    $\frac{R}{2}$

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