circuit A two identical lamps are connected in parallel with each other and in parallel with a voltage source of emf V. In circuit B two identical lamps are connected in series with each other and in parallel to a cell with emf V. What is the ratio of the current flowing through one of the bulbs in circuit A to that of a bulb in circuit B?

circuit A two identical lamps are connected in parallel with each other and in parallel with a voltage source of emf V. In circuit B two identical lamps are connected in series with each other and in parallel to a cell with emf V. What is the ratio of the current flowing through one of the bulbs in circuit A to that of a bulb in circuit B?

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

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ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter24: Magnetic Fields

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 75A

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