The resistance of the filament of an 'incandescent' bulb increases with an increase in temperature. If $R_{100}$,$R_{60}$,and $R_{40}$ are the resistances of $100 \ W$,$60 \ W$,and $40 \ W$ bulbs at room temperature,respectively,then:

  • A
    $\frac{1}{R_{100}} = \frac{1}{R_{40}} + \frac{1}{R_{60}}$
  • B
    $R_{100} = R_{40} + R_{60}$
  • C
    $R_{100} > R_{60} > R_{40}$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{R_{100}} > \frac{1}{R_{60}} > \frac{1}{R_{40}}$

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