The Circuit Below Contains 3 100-W Light Bulbs and a Capacitor

question 80

Multiple Choice

The circuit below contains 3 100-W light bulbs and a capacitor. The emf is 110 V. Which light bulb(s) is(are) brightest? (Assume the capacitor is fully charged.)

• A) A
• B) B
• C) C
• D) A and B
• E) All three are equally bright.

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