Two 60 W bulbs are connected in series across 220 V. Each bulb power becomes (approximately) MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Two 60 W bulbs are connected in series across 220 V. Each bulb power becomes (approximately)
A. 120 W
B. 15 W
C. 30 W
D. 60 W
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Each bulb R = 220²/60 ≈ 807 Ω. Series total R=1614 Ω, current = 220/1614 ≈0.136 A. Power per bulb = I²R = (0.136)²×807 ≈ 15 W.

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