Three 100 W bulbs are connected in series to a 220 V power source . If 2 of the bulbs are replaced by 60 W bulbs then the brightness of the remaining 100 W bulb will increase or decrease and why?

Asked by Saptarshi Sen | 23rd Nov, 2014, 11:40: AM

Expert Answer:

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Answered by Priyanka Kumbhar | 24th Nov, 2014, 03:51: PM

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