Two 100-W Light Bulbs of Fixed Resistance Are to Be

question 93

Essay

Two 100-W light bulbs of fixed resistance are to be connected to an ideal 120-V source.
What are the current, potential difference, and dissipated power for each bulb when they
are connected
(a) in parallel (the normal arrangement)?
(b) in series?

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