2. In the circuit shown in Figure 12, three identical light bulbs are connected to a flashlight battery. Explain the following. a) How does the brightness of the bulbs compare? b) Which light bulb has the greatest current passing through it? c) Which light bulb has the greatest voltage drop between its terminals? d) What happens if bulb A is unscrewed? Bulb B? Bulb C? Figure 12

2. In the circuit shown in Figure 12, three identical light bulbs are connected to a flashlight battery. Explain the following. a) How does the brightness of the bulbs compare? b) Which light bulb has the greatest current passing through it? c) Which light bulb has the greatest voltage drop between its terminals? d) What happens if bulb A is unscrewed? Bulb B? Bulb C? Figure 12

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter23: Series And Parallel Circuits

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 54A

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