The circuit below contains three resistors, A, B, and C, which ...

[jeatrice]

The circuit below contains three resistors, A, B, and C, which all have equal resistances. The emf = 110V. Which resistor generates the most thermal energy after the switch is closed?
 
   

   
  a.
  A
   
  b.
  B
   
  c.
  C
   
  d.
  A and B
   
  e.
  All three generate equal amounts of thermal energy.

Question 2

The circuit below contains three 100-W light bulbs and a capacitor. The emf = 110V. At the instant the switch S is closed, which light bulb is brightest?
 
   

   
  a.
  A
   
  b.
  B
   
  c.
  C
   
  d.
  A and B
   
  e.
  All three are equally bright.

[brittiany.barnes]

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c