Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
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Author: Douglas C. Giancoli
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Chapter 26, Problem 4Q
Two lightbulbs of resistance R1 and R2 (R2 > R1) and a battery are all connected in series. Which bulb is brighter? What if they are connected in parallel? Explain.
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