There are two electric bulbs of $40\, W$ and $100\, W$. Which one will be brighter when first connected in series and then in parallel,
  • A$40\, W$ in series and $100\, W$ in parallel
  • B$100\, W$ in series and $40\, W$ in parallel
  • C$40\, W$ both in series and parallel will be uniform
  • D$100\, W$ both in series and parallel will be uniform
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