Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, Technology Update
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Chapter 33, Problem 8P
(a)
To determine
The rms current in each bulb.
(b)
To determine
The resistance of each bulb.
(c)
To determine
The total resistance of the combination of the three bulbs.
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