The two hown below are four simple electric circ ent shaped bulbs are different types, but all circular bulbs are identical, as are all oval bulbs. Assume the oval bulbs have a higher resistance than the circular bulbs. Circuit 1 A Circuit 2 II Circuit 4 Circuit 3 IV

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Shown below are four simple electric circuits. The two different shaped bulbs are different
types, but all circular bulbs are identical, as are all oval bulbs. Assume the oval bulbs have a
higher resistance than the circular bulbs.
1)
2)
3)
Circuit 1
F
Circuit 2
II
Circuit 4
E
V
VI
A
Circuit 3
III
IV
Rank the currents passing point A in these 4 circuits. Explain your ranking fully.
Rank the potential difference across the six bulbs. Explain your ranking fully.
In circuit 4, rank the currents at the six labeled points (A-F). Explain your ranking
fully.
Transcribed Image Text:Shown below are four simple electric circuits. The two different shaped bulbs are different types, but all circular bulbs are identical, as are all oval bulbs. Assume the oval bulbs have a higher resistance than the circular bulbs. 1) 2) 3) Circuit 1 F Circuit 2 II Circuit 4 E V VI A Circuit 3 III IV Rank the currents passing point A in these 4 circuits. Explain your ranking fully. Rank the potential difference across the six bulbs. Explain your ranking fully. In circuit 4, rank the currents at the six labeled points (A-F). Explain your ranking fully.
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Step 1- Rank according to the current passed at point A

Let the resiistance of the circular bulb be Rc and the oval bulb be Ro ,and Ro>Rc(Given)

Case 1st

I1=V/Rc

Case 2nd

I2=V/Ro

Case 3rd

Equivalent Resistance=Rc+Ro

So,

I3=V/(Rc+Ro)

Case 4th

Eqivalent parallel resistance

 

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