College Physics:
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Author: SERWAY, Raymond A.
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Chapter 18.3, Problem 18.8QQ
If the lightbulbs in Quick Quiz 18.7 are connected one by one in series instead of in parallel, what happens to (a) the brightness of the lightbulbs? (b) The individual currents in the lightbulbs? (c) The power delivered by the battery? (d) The lifetime of the battery? (Again, neglect the battery’s internal resistance.)
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