Conceptual Integrated Science
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ISBN: 9780135197394
Author: Hewitt, Paul G., LYONS, Suzanne, (science Teacher), Suchocki, John, Yeh, Jennifer (jennifer Jean)
Publisher: PEARSON EDUCATION (COLLEGE)
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Chapter 7, Problem 85TE
In Figure 7.24, Will uses four batteries to light a single bulb, which glows. If he connected the batteries to two identical bulbs in parallel, would each bulb glow more brightly, more dimly, or the same? Defend your answer.
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