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Two bulbs 110 V / 10 Wand 110 V / 40W are connected in series and across a 110 V. Which of these will glow brighter? Explain why.

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Resistance of lower wattage `gt` Resistance of higher wattage for a given voltage. Since `V_(1) : V_(2) :: R_(1) : R_(2)` , the lower wattage glows brighter.
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