Tutorials in Introductory Physics
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Chapter 20.3, Problem 1bTH
A second identical bulb is flow added to the circuit as shown. The capacitor is discharged.
i. The switch is now moved to position 1.
Describe the behavior of bulbs B and C from just after the switch is closed until a long time later. Explain.
How does the initial brightness of bulb C compare to the initial brightness of bulb A in question i of part a? Explain your reasoning.
A long time after the switch is closed, is the potential difference across the capacitor greater than, less than, or equal to the potential difference across the battery? Explain.
ii. The switch is now moved to position 2
Describe the behavior of bulbs B and C from just after the switch is closed until a long time later. Explain your reasoning.
How does the initial brightness of bulb C compare to the initial brightness of bulb A in question ii of part a? Explain your reasoning.
A long time after the switch is closed, is the potential difference across the capacitor greater than, less than, or equal to the potential difference across the battery? Explain.
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