当S1、S2闭合时,电路中只有灯L1,如图:灯泡电阻为R= U2 P = (12V)2 12W =12Ω,当S1闭合,S2断开时,两灯泡串联,如图:电路电流:I= U 2R = 12V 2×12Ω =0.5A,灯的L2功率:P2=I2R=(0.5A)2×12Ω=3W;故选:B.