Current Electricity Charging Discharging Of Capacitors Question 490

Question: Three light bulbs of 40 W, 60 W and 100 W are connected in series with 220 V source. Which one of the bulbs will glow brightest

[MP PMT 1995; UPSEAT 2002; BCECE 2005]

Options:

A) 40 W

B) 60 W

C) 100 W

D) All with the same brightness

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

In series $ P _{Consumed}\propto \text{Brightness}\propto \frac{1}{P _{Rated}} $