The resistances of a carbon filament lamp and a tungsten filament lamp are measured individually when the lamps are lit and compared with their respective resistances when cold. Which one of the following statements will be true?

  • A
    Resistance of the carbon filament lamp will increase,but that of the tungsten will diminish when hot.
  • B
    Resistance of the tungsten filament lamp will increase,but that of carbon will diminish when hot.
  • C
    Resistances of both the lamps will increase when hot.
  • D
    Resistances of both the lamps will decrease when hot.

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