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Current Electricity: Bulb in Parallel MCQ

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Bulb in ParallelMediumQuestion 31649

Question

Two bulbs (60 W, 100 W) rated at 220 V are connected in parallel across 220 V. Which glows brighter?
  1. A
    60 W bulb
  2. B
    100 W bulb
    Correct
  3. C
    Both equally
  4. D
    Neither glows

Correct answer

100 W bulb

Explanation

In parallel, voltage across each is 220 V (rated voltage). Each operates at its rated power. 100 W bulb glows brighter.

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