We'll Share The Bill
Electricity and Magnetism
Level
1
Tom and Harry are roommates whose ceiling lights are connected in a series circuit. They agreed to each install a bulb in their rooms, and split the electricity bill equally.
However, Tom decides to get more light at Harry’s expense. Thinking that a higher wattage bulb is better, Tom installed a bulb. Harry being fair, installed a bulb.
Will Tom succeed in cheating Harry?
Details and Assumptions:
- Both the bulbs have equal voltage ratings.
by
Kushal Patankar