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Two electric bulbs marked 25W-220V and 100W-220V are connected in series to a 440V supply. Which of the bulbs will fuse ?

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Both
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100W
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25W
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neither
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Solution

The correct option is C 25W
R1=22025×220,R2=220100×220
R=R1+R2
R=220×220(125+1100)
R1>R2
When connected in series, the voltages divide in them in the ratio of their resistances. The voltage of 440V divides in such a way that voltage across 25W bulb will be more than 220V. Hence 25Wbulb will fuse.

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