Connect a pair of lamps in series and current is drawn from the battery. Connect the same lamps in parallel and the current drawn is
A)less.
B)the same.
C)more.
D)sometimes more, sometimes less.

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When lamps are connected in parallel, each lamp receives the full voltage of the battery, causing each to draw current as if the other were not present. This results in a higher total current drawn from the battery compared to when the lamps are connected in series, where the voltage is divided between the lamps, resulting in a lower current through each.

Connect a Pair of Lamps in Series and Current Is