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Two electric bulbs marked 25 ~W -220 ~V and 100 ~W -220 ~V are connected in series to a 440 ~V supply. Which of the bulbs will fuse?

Options

  1. Aboth
  2. B100 ~W
  3. C25 ~W
  4. Dneither

Correct answer

C. 25 ~W

Step-by-step solution

Resistances of both the bulbs are R ₁= V ^2 P ₁ = 220^2 25 R ₂= V ^2 P ₂ = 220^2 100 Hence R₁>R₂ When connected in series, the voltages divide in them in the ratio of their resistances. The voltage of 440 ~V devides in such a way that voltage across 25 ~w bulb will be more than 220 ~V . Hence 25 ~w bulb will fuse.

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