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Why an electric bulb becomes dim when an electric heater in parallel circuit is switched on? Why dimness decreases after some time?

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To understand why an electric bulb becomes dim when an electric heater in a parallel circuit is switched on, and why the dimness decreases after some time, we can break down the explanation into several steps. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Circuit Configuration**: - The electric bulb and the electric heater are connected in parallel. In a parallel circuit, the voltage across each component is the same. 2. **Power and Resistance Relationship**: ...
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