Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 30 - Current and Resistance - Conceptual Questions - Page 886: 7

Answer

$a \gt b = c$

Work Step by Step

Let $V$ be the potential of battery and $R$ be the resistance of bulb. Potential across $a$ is $V$ therefore power $ P_a = \frac{V^2}{R}$ Since $b$ and $c$ are in series therefore potential across each is $\frac{V}{2}$ $P_b = \frac{V^2}{4R}$ and $P_c =\frac{V^2}{4R}$ As intensity is proportional to power therefore order of brightness is $a \gt b = c$
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