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If three bulbs of 40 W, 60 W and 100 W are connected in series with a 200 V power supply, then

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a

The potential difference will be maximum across the 40 W bulb

b

The 40 W bulb has the maximum resistance

c

The current will be maximum through the 100 W bulb

d

The current in the circuit is  1.2 A

answer is A, C.

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Detailed Solution

Power= I2R

Since al three are connected in series the current flowing through all three bulbs is same.

Current flowing in the circuit is i=P1+P2+P2Voltage =40+60+100200=1A

Resistance of 40W , 60W and 100W are 40Ω , 60Ω and 100Ω respectively

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