Calculating Current Flow in a Series Circuit with Identical Bulbs

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In a series circuit with identical bulbs, the total current drawn from the battery is 2.5 amps, which means each bulb also receives 2.5 amps of current. Since there are five identical bulbs, the current per bulb is calculated as 2.5 amps divided by 5, resulting in 0.5 amps per bulb. The resistance of each bulb can be determined using Ohm's Law; if one bulb has 0.5 amps flowing through it, and assuming a voltage drop across each bulb, the resistance can be calculated. Therefore, if one bulb has 24 ohms of resistance, it aligns with the current flow and total circuit parameters. This confirms the relationship between current, voltage, and resistance in the circuit.
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, 2.5 amps of current is drawn from the battery . Does that means that the total current for all of the bulbs are 2.5 amps ? and can i say , on bulb has 0.5 amps of current flow (given that the 5 bulbs are identical)? thanks in advance.
 
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yes, that would seem to be the case
 
thanks ! :D , so can i say , one bulb has 24 ohms of resistance ?
 
yes
 
thanks again
 

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