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Two tungston lamps with resistance R1 and R2 respectively at full incandescence are connected first in parallel and then in series, in a lighting circuit of negligible internal resistance. It is given that `R1 gt R2` .
Which lamp will glow more brightly when they are connected in parallel ?

A

Lamp having lower resistance

B

Lamp having higher resistance

C

Both the lamps

D

None of the two lamps

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