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Consider an ac circuit where an incandescent light bulb is in series with an inductor. If the frequency of generator is increased, what will happen to the brightness of bulb ?

A

The bulb will have the same brightness

B

The bulb will shine brighter

C

The bulb will become dimmer

D

Depends on the value of L and R

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