Suppose the circuits shown in Figures 24-33 and 24-35 are connected to identical batteries, rather than to ac generators.
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(a) Assuming the value of R is the same in the two circuits, is the current in Figure 24-33 greater than, less than, or the same as the current in Figure 24-35?
(b) Choose the best explanation from among the following:
I. The circuits have the same current because the capacitor acts like an open circuit and the inductor acts like a short circuit.
II. The current in Figure 24-33 is larger because it has more circuit elements, each of which can carry current.
III. The current in Figure 24-35 is larger because it has fewer circuit elements, meaning less resistance to current flow.

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