Question about changing resistance and power

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The discussion revolves around the difference in resistance of a 60W filament lamp when connected to a 6V battery versus a 230V supply. The initial argument suggests that power remains constant, leading to a lower resistance at lower voltage. However, the answer scheme clarifies that the resistance of a metal increases with temperature, and at 6V, the lamp experiences less heating, resulting in lower resistance. The participant questions the validity of their reasoning and notes that the bulb likely does not glow at 6V, indicating that the power dissipated is not 60W. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the relationship between voltage, resistance, and temperature in electrical components.
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Homework Statement


So this was the question:
The 60W filament lamp is connected to a 6.0 V battery. The resistance of the lamp in this circuit is 70 Ohms. Explain why this value differs from the value given in (a)(iv) when the lamp is connected to the 230V supply.

My answer was:
V=IR, P=IV, I=V/R
Therefore,
P=(V^2)/R
P is a constant here (60W)
Hence, (V^2) is directly proportional to R, so as we connect the lamp to a lower voltage battery, we measure a lower resistance.

However, the answer scheme said this:

The resistance of a metal increases with temperature. At 6V, lower heating effect, hence lower resistance.

So is there anything wrong with the argument I gave?

Thank you very much in advance!

Homework Equations


V=IR
P=IV

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MBBphys said:
The 60W filament lamp is connected to a 6.0 V battery. The resistance of the lamp in this circuit is 70 Ohms.
So the power dissipated by the bulb here is obviously not 60W, right? The bulb is probably not glowing when connected to only a 6V source...
MBBphys said:
differs from the value given in (a)(iv)
What's (a)(iv)? Is there a figure that goes with this question?
 
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