Two identical bulbs are in series as shown in Figure Q19.3. Which statement is correct?
a. The current through the battery is twice as great as when one bulb was present.
b. The current through the battery is half as great as when one bulb was present.
c. The current is greater in bulb 1 than in bulb 2.
d. The current is greater in bulb 2 than in bulb 1.
e. The current in bulbs 1 and 2 are identical.
f. b and e are correct.
g. a and c are correct.
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