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Chapter 6.2, Problem 1bT
The circuits at right contain identical batteries and bulb. The boxes labeled X and Y representdifferent unknown elements. (Assume there are no batteries in either box)
It, is observed that the bulb on the left is brighter than the bulb on the right.
1. Based on this observation, how does the resistance of element X compare to that of element Y? Explain.
2. In each circuit, how does the current through the bulb compare to the current through the unknown element?
3. In each circuit, how does the current through the bulb compare to the current through the battery?
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