There are two electric bulbs of 40 W and 100 W. Which one will be brighter when connected in series and when in parallel?
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a
40 W in series and 100 W in parallel
b
100 W in series and 40 W in parallel
c
40 W both in series and parallel will be uniform
d
100 W both in series and parallel will be uniform
answer is A.
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Detailed Solution
R1R2 = P2P1 = 10040 = 52. Resistance of 4o w bulb is 52 times than 100 W. In series, P=i2R and in parallel, P=V2R So 40 W in series and 100 W in parallel will glow brighter.