A light bulb of resistance $R=16 \,\Omega$ is attached in series with an infinite resistor network with identical resistances $r$ as shown below. A $10 \,V$ battery drives current in the circuit. ............. $\Omega$ the value of $r$ such that the bulb dissipates about $1 \,W$ of power.
  • A$14.8$
  • B$29.6$
  • C$7.4$
  • D$3.7$
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