Question: The three resistors in Figure P19.25 all have the same resistance. When the switch is closed, (a) by what factor does the current in resistor

The three resistors in Figure P19.25 all have the same resistance. When the switch is closed,
(a) by what factor does the current in resistor 1 change?
(b) By what factor does the potential difference across resistor 2 change?
(c) By what factor does the current in resistor 2 change? 


R1 R2 R3 Figure P19.25


R1 R2 R3 Figure P19.25

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