A 40 W, 220 V bulb (P) and a 100 W, 220 V bulb (Q) are connected in parallel to a 220…

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Problem

A 40 W, 220 V bulb (P) and a 100 W, 220 V bulb (Q) are connected in parallel to a 220 V supply. Which bulb will appear brighter? (a)

\text{Bulb P (40 W) appears brighter}

(b)

\text{Both bulbs glow with equal brightness}

(c)

\text{Bulb Q (100 W) appears brighter}

(d)

\text{Neither bulb glows because the current drawn is too high}