The supply voltage to room is $120\ V$. The resistance of the lead wires is $6\,\Omega$ . A $60\ W$ bulb is already switched on. What is the decrease of voltage across the bulb, when a $240\ W$ heater is switched on in parallel to the bulb? ............. $V$
  • A$10.4 $ 
  • B$0$ 
  • C$2.9$
  • D$13.3$ 
JEE MAIN 2013, Medium
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