Physics (5th Edition)
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Chapter 21.4, Problem 4EYU
The two circuits shown in Figure 21-17 have identical battenes and resistors, but the arrangement of the resistors is different. Is the current in circuit 1 greater than, less than, or equal to the current in circuit 2? Explain. 
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