What will happen when a 40 watt, 220 volt lamp and 100 watt, 220 volt lamp are connected in series across 40 volt supply
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Bulb (I): Rated current 
Resistance 
Bulb (II): Rated current 
Resistance 
When both are connected in series across 40 V supply
Total current through supply 
This current is less than the rated current of each bulb. So neither bulb will fuse.
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