How Six 2V lamps could be lit to their normal brightness.

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around how to light six 2V lamps to their normal brightness, focusing on circuit configurations and the application of Ohm's law. Participants explore the implications of using parallel versus series arrangements in the context of voltage and current distribution.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the necessity of a parallel circuit for normal lamp brightness and consider the implications of the available voltage. There are attempts to analyze specific configurations for different parts of the problem, with some uncertainty about applying Ohm's law in certain contexts.

Discussion Status

There is ongoing exploration of the problem, with participants sharing their thoughts on circuit design and expressing confusion about specific aspects. Some guidance has been offered regarding the need to start new threads for distinct questions, indicating a structured approach to the discussion.

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Participants mention constraints related to the forum rules, emphasizing that only one problem should be discussed per thread. This has led to the creation of new threads for additional questions, reflecting the need for clarity in the discussion.

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Homework Statement


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I'm not really sure how to attempt this question tbh. In order for the lamps to have normal brightness I think the circuit must be parallel. I also think maybe for A there can only be one lamp per branch because there's only 2V available, for B there can be 3 per row and for C it can just be series? [/B]
 
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Your attempt seems to be correct.
 
stockzahn said:
Your attempt seems to be correct.
Thank you :D I guess I did know haha. Any chance you could help with this?

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a) I know how to draw the circuit.
b) I'm completely stuck on B. I'm guessing it involves omhs law but I can't see where.
c) I can answer C with Potential difference (V) = current (I) x resistance (R).
d) I'm not sure how to work out this.
 
Meezus said:
Thank you :D I guess I did know haha. Any chance you could help with this?

3pZzg52.png

a) I know how to draw the circuit.
b) I'm completely stuck on B. I'm guessing it involves omhs law but I can't see where.
c) I can answer C with Potential difference (V) = current (I) x resistance (R).
d) I'm not sure how to work out this.
What is the p.d. across X?
 
haruspex said:
What is the p.d. across X?

Potential difference (V) = current (I) x resistance (R)

Potential difference (V) = 2 x Resistor X?
 
Meezus said:
Thank you :D I guess I did know haha. Any chance you could help with this?

3pZzg52.png

a) I know how to draw the circuit.
b) I'm completely stuck on B. I'm guessing it involves omhs law but I can't see where.
c) I can answer C with Potential difference (V) = current (I) x resistance (R).
d) I'm not sure how to work out this.

Yes, we'd like to help you with this, but at first please start a new thread with this problem. According to the forum rules only one problem should be discussed in each thread.
 

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