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Which of the following are true? Bulb A is brighter than Bulb B in (a) The effec

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Question

Which of the following are true?

Bulb A is brighter than Bulb B in (a)

The effective resistance of Bulbs A and B in (a) is greater than the effective resistance of Bulbs A, B, and C in (b)

The resistance of Bulb A is greater than the effective resistance of Bulbs B and C in (b)

In (b) Bulb A is in series with Bulb B

In (b) Bulb A is in neither series or parallel with Bulb B

The effective resistance of Bulbs A and B in (a) is less than the effective resistance of Bulbs A, B, and C in (b)

Bulb A is in parallel with Bulb B in (a

)Bulbs B and C are connected in series in (b)

The effective resistance of Bulbs A and B in (a) is equal to the effective resistance of Bulbs A, B, and C in (b)

Bulb B is in parallel with Bulb C in (b)

In (b) Bulb A is in parallel with Bulb B

Bulb A is in series with Bulb B in (a)

Explanation / Answer

Bulb A is brighter than Bulb B in (a)

True. Because it will get all the battery current and hence will be brighter than B.

The effective resistance of Bulbs A and B in (a) is greater than the effective resistance of Bulbs A, B, and C in (b).

True. Let R be the values of all the resistors A B and C. For (a) R(eq) = R+R = 2R and for (b) R(eq) = R + Rbc = R + R/2 = 3R/2. Hence, R(eq) A > R(eq) B. [ 1/Rbc = 1/R + 1/R = 2/R => Rbc = R/2]

The resistance of Bulb A is greater than the effective resistance of Bulbs B and C in (b).

True. R(A) = R and R(BC) = R/2.  [ 1/Rbc = 1/R + 1/R = 2/R => Rbc = R/2]

In (b) Bulb A is in series with Bulb B.

True. This can be claerly seen through the circuit diagram given.

In (b) Bulb A is in neither series or parallel with Bulb B

True. From the circuit diagram (b) A is in series with the equivalent resistance of B and C.

The effective resistance of Bulbs A and B in (a) is less than the effective resistance of Bulbs A, B, and C in (b).

False. Let R be the values of all the resistors A B and C. For (a) R(eq) = R+R = 2R and for (b) R(eq) = R + Rbc = R + R/2 = 3R/2. Hence, R(eq) A > R(eq) B. [ 1/Rbc = 1/R + 1/R = 2/R => Rbc = R/2]

Bulb A is in parallel with Bulb B in (a)

False. Bulb A is in series with B and this can be clearly seen.

Bulbs B and C are connected in series in (b).

False. They are connected in parallel to each other in (b).

The effective resistance of Bulbs A and B in (a) is equal to the effective resistance of Bulbs A, B, and C in (b).

False.Let R be the values of all the resistors A B and C. For (a) R(eq) = R+R = 2R and for (b) R(eq) = R + Rbc = R + R/2 = 3R/2. Hence, R(eq) A > R(eq) B. [ 1/Rbc = 1/R + 1/R = 2/R => Rbc = R/2]

Bulb B is in parallel with Bulb C in (b)

True. Its clearly visible in the circuit diagram.

In (b) Bulb A is in parallel with Bulb B.

False. From the circuit diagram (b) A is in series with the equivalent resistance of B and C

Bulb A is in series with Bulb B in (a)

True. Its clearly visible in the circuit diagram.

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