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V = I x R

#1 10 ohms

#2 20 ohms

#3 30 ohms

Total 9 V

What is the voltage across light bulb # 2

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  1. are the bulbs is series or parallel or a combination?  


  2. This is known as OHMS law.

    correctly shown as "E=I x R

    where E is the electromotive force (in volts)

    I is the current

    R is the resistance

    for a single bulb in a circuit

    given light bulb #2 has a resistance of 20 ohms

    and the applied voltage is 9 volts the 'unknown' is the current

    the equation becomes I=E/R or 9/20=0.45

    expressed as 'miliampres' = 450 ma.

    for a series circuit you need to find the total resistance (60 ohms)

    this means the total current would be 9/60=.15 amps

    now solve to find the individual voltage across each lamp using

    E=I x R

  3. The more correct question would be what is the amperage across lightbulb #2, which is 0.45 amps.  You've already given us the voltage (9V).

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