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Two bulbs, one of 50 W and another of 25 W, are connected in series to the mains. The current flowing through them will be in the ratio

A

1 : 1

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B

1 : 2

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C

2 : 1

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D

2 : 3

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Solution

The correct option is A 1 : 1
Current in any two devices connected in parallel is always same. Hence the ratio of current flowing through two bulbs, independent of their ratings, is $1 : 1$ .

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