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Physics Current Electricity Level: High School

Resistance

A 6.0 volt battery is connected in parallel with two identical lamps , each having a resistance of 24 ohms , Under these conditions , the resistance of the battery is negligible .

a) Calculate the total resistance of the lamps ?

b) Calculate the current flowing through each lamp ?

c) Calculate the power consumption of each lamp .

d) What would happen to the current drawn from the battery if one of the lamps burnt out ?

e) Would it be hazardous if you stuck your finger in one of the lamp socket with the battery connected ? Why ?