A resistor R and 2μF capacitor in series is connected through a switch to 200 V direct supply. Across the capacitor is a neon bulb that lights up at 120 V. Calculate the value of R to make the bulb light up 5 s after the switch has been closed. (log10 2.5 = 0.4)

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A resistor R and 2μF capacitor in series is connected through a switch to 200 V direct supply. Across the capacitor is a neon bulb that lights up at 120 V. Calculate the value of R to make the bulb light up 5 s after the switch has been closed. (log₁₀ 2.5 = 0.4)

3.3 × 10⁷ Ω

1.3 × 10⁴ Ω

1.7 × 10⁵ Ω

2.7 × 10⁶ Ω

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