The supply voltage to a 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 in 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
    $13.3$

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