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Why is it impractical to connect an electric bulb and an electric heater in series in a domestic circuit?

Question
Why is it impractical to connect an electric bulb and an electric heater in series in a domestic circuit?
They both need the exact same low current, which is convenient
They need widely different currents, so series connection is impractical
Series circuits provide too much power to each device
Bulbs cannot be connected in series under any conditions
Answer
They need widely different currents, so series connection is impractical
Detailed Explanation
A bulb and a heater require very different operating currents; a series circuit forces the same current through both, which is impractical.
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