Two $220\; V , 100 \;W$ bulbs are connected first in series and then in parallel. Each time the combination is connected to a $220 \;V \;AC$ supply line. The power drawn by the combination in each case respectively will be

  • [AIPMT 2003]
  • A

    $50\; watt, 100 \;watt$

  • B

    $50 \;watt, 200 \;watt$

  • C

    $100\; watt, 50 \;watt$

  • D

    $200 \;watt, 150\; watt$

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