Two Identical Light Bulbs Are Connected to a Battery

question 40

Multiple Choice

Two identical light bulbs are connected to a battery.Will the light bulbs be brighter if they are connected to the battery in series or in parallel?

• A)in series
• B)in parallel
• C)The brightness will be the same in series and in parallel.
• D)There is not enough information to determine an answer.

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