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प्रश्न
Which type of circuit, series or parallel, is preferred while connecting a large number of bulbs:
(a) for decorating a hotel building from outside?
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उत्तर
Series circuit: This is so because in a series circuit, a large number of low-power decorating bulbs can be used effectively.
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