How Does Moving a Slider from Y to X Affect Potential Difference Across Lamps?

[GreenTea09]

Homework Statement

Homework Equations

V=IR R=ql/A

The Attempt at a Solution

I chose option A as current prefers to flow through the path of least resistance.

 

[cnh1995]

I chose option A

Right.

 

[NascentOxygen]

I chose option A as current prefers to flow through the path of least resistance.

Can you frame your thinking in terms of potential difference across each lamp, and how this varies as the slider is moved from Y to X?