Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-32162-592-2

Chapter 18 - Electric Currents - Misconceptual Questions - Page 520: 5

Answer

Choice E.

Work Step by Step

For a circuit with a single branch, the current is the same at every point. The amount of current flowing through the lightbulb is identical to the amount that flows through the battery. There is no buildup of charge anywhere.
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