Bulbs A and B are identical and connected in series with each other

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Problem

Bulbs A and B are identical and connected in series with each other. This series combination is connected in parallel with a third identical bulb C across an ideal battery. Which statement best ranks the brightness of the bulbs? (a) Bulbs A and B are equally brightest; bulb C is dimmest (b) Bulb C is brightest; bulbs A and B are equally bright and dimmer (c) All three bulbs have equal brightness (d) Bulb A is brightest; bulbs B and C are equally bright and dimmer

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