The Switch S Is Initially at Position a for a Long

question 109

Multiple Choice

The switch S is initially at position a for a long time. It is then switched to position b. Describe what happens to the lightbulb as a function of time when the switch is flipped from a to b?

• A) The lightbulb was on but goes off immediately.
• B) The lightbulb was off and stays off.
• C) The lightbulb was on but its brightness decreases with time and eventually goes off.
• D) The lightbulb was on and stays on.
• E) The lightbulb was off. It then lights up but the brightness decreases with time and eventually goes off.

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