Answer:
i) 60 W
ii) 100 W
Explanation:
In each case, the bulb that dissipates the most power is the bulb that glows brighter. Power is voltage times current (P = VI). Using Ohm's law, we can rewrite this as P = I²R or P = V²/R.
Bulbs are rated at a certain power for a certain voltage. P = V²/R, so the bulb with the lower resistance will have the higher power rating. Therefore, the 100 W bulb has a lower resistance than the 60 W bulb.
i) They are in series, so they have the same current. P = I²R, so the bulb with the higher resistance will glow brighter. That's the 60 W bulb.
ii) They are in parallel, so they have the same voltage. P = V²/R, so the bulb with the lower resistance will glow brighter. That's the 100 W bulb.
