Three identical bulbs $B_1, B_2$ and $B_3$ are connected to the mains as shown in figure. If $B_3$ is disconnected from the circuit by opening switch $S$, then incandescence of bulb $B_1$ will
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As net resistance increases, so current decreases, so bulb $B_1$ gets dimer.

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