(Solved): 3. The circuit shown has four identical light bulbs and an ideal battery. a. Rank the bulbs accordi ...

3. The circuit shown has four identical light bulbs and an ideal battery. a. Rank the bulbs according to brightness, from brightest to dimmest. Explain your reasoning. b. A wire is now added to the circuit as shown. i. Does the brightness of bulb \( \mathrm{C} \) increase, decrease, or remain the same? Explain your reasoning. ii. Does the brightness of bulb A increase, decrease, or remain the same? Explain. iii. Does the current through the battery increase, decrease, or remain the same? Explain.