Two 100-W light bulbs of fixed resistance are to be connected to an ideal 120-V source. What are the current, potential difference, and dissipated power for each bulb when they are connected
(a) in parallel (the normal arrangement)?
(b) in series?
(a) 0.83 A in each; 120 V for each; 100 W in each (200 W total)
(b) 0.42 A in each; 60 V for each; 25 W in each (50 W total)
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