A light bulb is connected in the circuit shown in Fig. . Ifwe close the switch S, does the bulb’s brightness increase, decrease, orremain the same? Explain why.

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A light bulb is connected in the circuit shown in Fig. . If
we close the switch S, does the bulb’s brightness increase, decrease, or
remain the same? Explain why. 

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Step 1: Given

Switch S is in series with the third resistance. 

As we close the Switch S then the third resistance is connected to the circuit. 

=> Equivalent resistance of circuit decreases as Switch S is closed.

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