Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)

Published by Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10: 0321909100
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-910-7

Part 5 - Multiple-Choice Practice Exam - Page 484: 13

Answer

If the current in the filament of a lamp is 3 A, the current in the connecting wire is 3 A.

Work Step by Step

The lamp is in series with the wire, and both carry the same current. This is discussed on page 443.
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