A 1000 W electric iron (rated 220 V) and a 60 W lamp (rated 220 V) are mistakenly…

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Problem

A 1000 W electric iron (rated 220 V) and a 60 W lamp (rated 220 V) are mistakenly connected in series to a 220 V mains supply. What is the most likely outcome? (a) The fuse blows immediately due to the very large current. (b) Both the lamp and the iron work at reduced power because each receives about 110 V110\,\text{V}. (c) The lamp glows almost normally while the iron scarcely heats. (d) The iron heats almost normally while the lamp glows very dim.

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