Bulbs and Batteries, Voltage

Most recent answer: 11/28/2015

Q:
I have a 0.4 watt - 1.2 Volt light bulb And a rechargeable battery with 6V-1.3AH. Will something happen to the light bulb when i connect it to the battery or will it light up normally
- Elio (age 18)
Lebanon beirut
A:

That 6V battery will destroy the bulb designed for 1.2 V.

Mike W.


(published on 11/28/2015)