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Three incandecent bulbs of `100 W` each are connected in series in an electric circuit. In another circuit another set of three bulbs of the same wattage are connected in parallel to the same source.
(a) Will the bulbs in the two circuits glow with the same brightness ? Justify your answer.
(b) Now let one bulb in both the circuits get fused. Will the rest of the bulbs continue to glow in each circuit ? Give reason.

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To solve the problem, we will address both parts (a) and (b) step by step. ### Part (a): Will the bulbs in the two circuits glow with the same brightness? Justify your answer. 1. **Understanding the Circuit Configuration**: - In the first circuit, three bulbs of 100 W each are connected in **series**. - In the second circuit, the same three bulbs are connected in **parallel**. ...
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