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Two electric bulbs (60 W and 100 W respectively) are connected in series. The current passing through them is

A

more in 100 W bulb

B

More in 60W bulb

C

Same in both

D

none of these

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To find the current passing through the two electric bulbs (60 W and 100 W) connected in series, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the Power Formula The power (P) consumed by an electrical device is given by the formula: \[ P = V \times I \] where \( P \) is the power in watts, \( V \) is the voltage across the device, and \( I \) is the current through the device. ### Step 2: Calculate the Resistance of Each Bulb ...
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