Tutorials in Introductory Physics
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Chapter 6.3, Problem 2cT
Suppose that the bulbs were connected in parallel rather than in series.
1. Predict how the initial brightness of bulb D compares to the initial brightness of bulb li. Explain.
2. Predict how the initial brightness of bulb 1) compares to the initial brightness of bulbs A, B, and C above. Explain.
3. Predict how the final charge on the capacitor compares to the final charge on the capacitor from part A. Explain.
Set up the circuit and check your predictions. If your prediction is in conflict with your observation, how can you account for your observation?
1. Predict how the initial brightness of bulb D compares to the initial brightness of bulb li. Explain.
2. Predict how the initial brightness of bulb 1) compares to the initial brightness of bulbs A, B, and C above. Explain.
3. Predict how the final charge on the capacitor compares to the final charge on the capacitor from part A. Explain.
Set up the circuit and check your predictions. If your prediction is in conflict with your observation, how can you account for your observation?
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