Two 100 W lightbulbs are to be connected to a 120 V source. What is the current, potential difference, and dissipated power for each when they are connected:

(a) in parallel (the normal arrangement)?
(b) in series?


(a) 0.83 A in each; 120 V; 100 W each, 200 W total.
(b) 0.42 A in each; 60 V; 25 W each, 50 W total.

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