When a (60W, 220V) bulb and a (100 W, 220 V) bulb are connected in series,

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asked Mar 8, 2018 in Science by shabnam praween (19,050 points) 5 6 8

When a (60W, 220V) bulb and a (100 W, 220 V) bulb are connected in series, then which bulb will glow brighter?

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answered Mar 8, 2018 by mdsamim (213,225 points) 5 10 15
selected Mar 8, 2018 by shabnam praween
 
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The resistance of the bulb is given by R=(V2/P). So, the resistance of 60 W bulb is more than the resistance of 100 W bulb. When they are connected in series, the current through both bulbs is same. Hence 60 W bulb will be more brighter because P = I2R.

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