Which of the following statements are correct?

Options

A. If bulbs of different wattages are joined in parallel, then the lowest wattage bulb glows with the maximum brightness.
B. If bulbs of different wattages are joined in parallel, then the highest wattage bulb glows with the maximum brightness.
C. If bulbs of different wattages are joined in series, then the lowest wattage bulb glows with maximum brightness.
D. If bulbs of different wattages are joined in series, then the highest wattage bulb glows with the maximum brightness.

Answer

B, C

Explanation

b.,c.
As `R prop 1//W` and actual power consumed `P = V^2//R`, the lesser
the resistance (i.e., higher the wattage), the greater the power
consumed. If the bulbs are connected in series, actual power
`P = i^2R or P prop R`. Hence, in series connection, low wattage
bulbs glow more.