A three-cell flashlight has 3 batteries in series each with an emf of 1.5 V. If the bulb has a resistance of 50 what current is flowing when the flashlight is operating? (Assume the internal resistance of the batteries is negligible.)

A. 30 mA
B. 10 mA
C. 27 mA
D. 90 mA
E. 11 A


D. 90 mA

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Red light has a lower energy per photon than blue light. Therefore, red light has

A) higher frequency, shorter wavelength than blue light. B) lower frequency, longer wavelength than blue light. C) lower frequency, shorter wavelength than blue light. D) higher frequency, longer wavelength than blue light.

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A wave with a long wavelength has a relatively

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