A 100 W, 250 V lamp is connected in series with a 100 W, 200 V lamp across 250 V supply mains. Calculate (a) the current drawn from the supply mains and (b) voltage across each lamp. Assume lamp résistance constant.

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A 100 W, 250 V lamp is connected in series with a 100 W, 200 V lamp across 250 V supply mains. Calculate (a) the current drawn from the supply mains and (b) voltage across each lamp. Assume lamp résistance constant.

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