Three bulbs of $40\, W$,$60\, W$,and $100\, W$ are connected in series across the mains. Across which bulb is the potential difference highest? Across which is it lowest?

  • A
    $40\, W$ (highest),$100\, W$ (lowest)
  • B
    $100\, W$ (highest),$40\, W$ (lowest)
  • C
    $60\, W$ (highest),$40\, W$ (lowest)
  • D
    $40\, W$ (highest),$60\, W$ (lowest)

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