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Two electric bulbs A and B are rated as 60 W and 100 W . They are connected in parallel to the same source. Then,

A

Both draw the same current

B

A draws more current than B

C

B draws more current than A

D

Current drawn are in the ratio of their resistances

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C

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higher power bulb will draw more current.
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