Identical bulbs are as shown in the circuit. 1) Is buib A brighter, dimmer or the same brightness as bulb B? Explain. 2) Is the current through bulb D greater than or less than, or equal to the current through bulb F. Explain. 3) If bulb F is unscrewed from its socket, does bulb B become brighter, dimmer, or stay the same. Explain.

Identical bulbs are as shown in the circuit. 1) Is buib A brighter, dimmer or the same brightness as bulb B? Explain. 2) Is the current through bulb D greater than or less than, or equal to the current through bulb F. Explain. 3) If bulb F is unscrewed from its socket, does bulb B become brighter, dimmer, or stay the same. Explain.

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter23: Series And Parallel Circuits

Section23.1: Simple Circuits

Problem 7PP

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