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Discuss your theory on why the light bulbs in the combination circuit have

different brightness.

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Answer:

The voltage drop across each resistance is the same as the applied one. Hence most of the supplied voltage (the electrical energy) reaches the bulb. Hence it glows brighter. Now in the case of series combination of resistors, the effective resistance of the circuit increases.

Explanation: Discuss your theory on why the light bulbs in the combination circuit have

different brightness.

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