(a) State how potential difference and current are distributed among the components…

PHYSICS · Subjective · CBSE · Physics · Electricity · Electricity

Problem

(a) State how potential difference and current are distributed among the components of (i) a series circuit and (ii) a parallel circuit. (b) Give two reasons why domestic appliances in a house are connected in parallel rather than in series. (c) Two identical bulbs marked 60 W, 220 V are connected in series across a 220 V mains supply. Will each bulb operate at its rated power? Give a qualitative explanation based on your answer to part (a) and the relationship between power, current and resistance.

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