The figure shows three identical lightbulbs connected to a battery having a constant voltage across its terminals. What happens to the brightness of lightbulb 1 when the switch S is closed?
A) The brightness will increase momentarily then return to its previous level.
B) The brightness increases permanently.
C) The brightness will decrease momentarily then return to its previous level.
D) The brightness remains the same as before the switch is closed.
E) The brightness decreases permanently.

Question

The figure shows three identical lightbulbs connected to a battery having a constant voltage across its terminals. What happens to the brightness of lightbulb 1 when the switch S is closed? 
A) The brightness will increase momentarily then return to its previous level. 
B) The brightness increases permanently. 
C) The brightness will decrease momentarily then return to its previous level. 
D) The brightness remains the same as before the switch is closed. 
E) The brightness decreases permanently.

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The Answer is B

The Figure Shows Three Identical Lightbulbs Connected to a Battery