Question: A 60 W lightbulb and a 100 W lightbulb are placed in the circuit shown in FIGURE EX28.9. Both bulbs are glowing. a. Which bulb

A 60 W lightbulb and a 100 W lightbulb are placed in the circuit shown in FIGURE EX28.9. Both bulbs are glowing.
a. Which bulb is brighter? Or are they equally bright?
b. Calculate the power dissipated by each bulb.

FIGURE EX28.9:

                                                        A 60 W lightbulb and a 100 W lightbulb are placed in

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