Physics (5th Edition)
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Author: James S. Walker
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Chapter 21, Problem 23PCE
Two lightbulbs operate on the same potential difference. Bulb A has four times the power output of bulb B. (a) Which bulb has the greater current passing through it? Explain. (b) What is the ratio of the current in bulb A to the current in bulb B?
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