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Three electric bulbs of rating 60 W each are joined in series and then connected to electric mains. The power consumed by these three bulbs will be

A

180 W

B

60 W

C

20 W

D

`(20/3)` W

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The correct Answer is:
C
In series `P_(S) = P/n = 60/3 = 20 W`
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