Three identical bulbs are connected as shown in figure. When switch S is closed, the power consumed in bulb B is P. What will be the power consumed by the same bulb when switch S is opened?
A
9P4
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B
16P9
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C
9P16
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D
4P9
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Solution
The correct option is D4P9 As all the bulbs are identical So,
According to this question in first case
Voltage across bulbs =E2 (By voltage divider rule)