Chapter 28: Q. 2 (page 789)
The tip of a flashlight bulb is touching the top of the battery in FIGURE Q28.2. Does the bulb light? Why or why not?

Short Answer
The circuit is open, thus it doesn't work.
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Chapter 28: Q. 2 (page 789)
The tip of a flashlight bulb is touching the top of the battery in FIGURE Q28.2. Does the bulb light? Why or why not?

The circuit is open, thus it doesn't work.
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