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Two bulbs of same wattage, one having a carbon filament and the other having a metallic filament, are connected in series to the mains. Which one will glow more ?

A

Both bulbs glow equally

B

Carbon filament bulb glows more

C

Tungsten filament bulbs glows more

D

Carbon filament bulb glows less

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The correct Answer is:
C
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