Chapter 6.3, Problem 2bT

Suppose that instead of connecting the uncharged capacitor to the single bulb A. you connected it to the two-bulb circuit shown at right

1. Predict how the initial brightness of bulb B compares to the initial brightness of bulb C. Explain.

2. Predict how the initial brightness of bulb B compares to the initial brightness of bulb A above. Explain.

Discharge the capacitor and then set up the circuit with the uncharged capacitor and check your predictions. If your prediction is in conflict with your observation, how can you account for your observation?

3. Predict how the final charge on the capacitor compares to the final charge on the capacitor from part A.