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Chapter 20.2, Problem 4dTH
Bulb 1 is removed from its socket.
i. Does the brightness of bulb 2 increase, decrease, or remain the same? Explain.
ii. Does the brightness of bulb 6 increase, decrease, or remain the same? Explain.
iii. Does the brightness of bulb 3 increase, decrease, or remain the same? Explain.
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