Problem 3 (10 points)
The five identical bulbs in the figure are all glowing. The battery is ideal. What is the order of brightness of the bulbs from brightest to dimmest? Some may be equal. Hint: You must compute the equivalent resistance of the circuit and explain each equality or inequality to receive full credit.
A. P=SQ=R=T
B. P=S=TQ=R
C. PS=TQ=R
D. PQ=RS=T
E. Other
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Problem 3 (10 points)
The five identical bulbs in the figure are all glowing. The battery is ideal. What is the order of brightness of the bulbs from brightest to dimmest? Some may be equal. Hint: You must compute the equivalent resistance of the circuit and explain each equality or inequality to receive full credit.
A. P=S>Q=R=T
B. P=S=T>Q=R
C. P>S=T>Q=R
D. P>Q=R>S=T
E. Other
Calculations & Explanation:

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