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Chapter 20.1, Problem 3bTH
A wire is now added to the circuit as shown.
i. Does the brightness of bulb C increase, decrease, or remain the same? Explain your reasoning.
ii. Does the brightness of bulb Aincrease, decrease, or remain the same? Explain.
iii. Does the current through the battery increase, decrease or remain the same? Explain.
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