does a incandescent bulb bulb that 130volt really take 300 watts.

[spiderman1234]

does a incandescent bulb that 130volt really take 300 watts. I was running 8 300 watt 130 volt bulbs incandescent on one breaker that was 15amp totally 2400. How is this possible? Do 130 volt incandescent bulbs take less electricity because they are dimmer?

 

[Jraef]

I'll answer your question, but I have to close the thread because of the forum rules.

You are a student, so look at Ohm's Laws and using what you know; power (300W) and voltage 130V):

1) Determine the resistance of the bulb using the bulb's rating; R = V²/P
2) Calculate the power (watts) using that resistance value and the new voltage (120V) using P = V²/R