Two lamps are connected in series to a 250 V power supply. One lamp is rated 240 V, 60 W, and the other rated 10 V, 2.5 W. Which statement most accurately describes what happens?

Explanation

Since One lamp is rated 240 V, 60 W This means that for the lamp to operate normally, there should be a p.d. across it.P=VICurrent flowing through the lamp P/V=60/240=0.25 The other lamp is rated 10 V, 2.5 WThis lamp operates normally when there is a p.d. of 10 V across it.Current flowing through the lamp = P/V-25/10=0.25 ASo, for normal operation, the same current of 0.25 A is required for both lamps.Since the lamps are connected in series, the same current would flow. So, both lamps light at their normal brightness. In the same way, the sum of p.d. across the 2 lamps is equal to 240 +10 = 250 V.