NEETPhysicsCurrent Electricity
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : In series combination of electrical bulb, lower power rating bulb emits more light than that of higher power rating bulb. Reason (R) : The lower power rating bulb in series gets more current than the higher power rating bulb. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer
Options
- ABoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- BBoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
- C(A) is true but (R) is false.
- D(A) is false but (R) is true.
Correct answer
C. (A) is true but (R) is false.
Step-by-step solution
- Assertion (A): In a series combination of electrical bulbs, the bulb with the lower power rating will have a higher resistance, and in a series circuit, the current is the same through all components. Since the lower power bulb has a higher resistance, it will dissipate more power ( (P=I^2 R )), meaning it will emit more light than the higher power rating bulb. So, Assertion (A) is true. - Reason (R): In a series circuit, the current is the same for all components. Hence, it is incorrect to say that the lower pow