When three bulbs are connected in parallel, then what will happen to the glow of other two bulbs if the one bulb get fused ?

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Solution

Since the bulbs are identical, if one of the bulbs fuses, the path for current is cut hence more current passes through the remaining two bulbs and their glow increases.

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