Ranking brightness of equal resistors in a circuit with series and parallel paths

[brom123]

Homework Statement

Rank in order of brightness, from brightest to dimmest.

Homework Equations

V=IR, Kirchoff's Laws

The Attempt at a Solution

I assumed the bulbs are supposed to be considered just as resistors, and that the more current through the resistor, the brighter the bulb. All bulbs (resistors) are of equal resistance, and I plugged in random values or 2 ohms for each resistor and 10V for the battery. I came up with 1.23 ohms for an equivalent resistance, so 8.125A for the current coming out of the battery. I am now stuck in determining how much current takes which path. Thank you for your help.

 

[supratim1]

Hi brom123! Welcome to PF!

have you used Kirchoff's laws to find the current in each branch? try it!

 

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