
College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
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Chapter 23, Problem 2CQ
A flashlight bulb is connected to a battery and is glowing; the circuit is shown in Figure Q23.2. Is current I2 greater than, less than, or equal to current I1? Explain.
Figure Q23.2
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Chapter 23 Solutions
College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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