What do k and n represent in the filament lamp equation I=kV^n?

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Homework Statement


what does k and n relate to? i can work them out but don't know exactly what they are.


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I=kV^n


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i think the k and n have something to do with temperature and the tungsten metal in the lamp (coefficient of resistance?)? if anyone can help that would be much appreciated.
 
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The n is just a dimensionless number, and the k is a coefficient with units of [itex]A/V^n[/itex].