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What will happen when a 40 watt 220 volt lamp and 100 watt-220 volt lamp are connected in series across 40 volt supply?

A

100 watt lamp will fuse

B

40 watt lamp will fuse

C

Both lamps will fuse

D

Neither lamp will fuse

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