This physics problem tests your understanding of fundamental physical laws and their applications. The step-by-step solution below breaks down the problem using relevant equations and physical reasoning.
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b) i) To switch on only one lamp, the student must close the main switch and one of the parallel branch switches. For example, to light the lamp connected to S2, the student closes switches S_1 and S_2. The student closes switches S_1 and S_2 (or S_1 and S_3). ii) To switch on two lamps, the student must close the main switch and both parallel branch switches. The student closes switches S_1, S_2 and S_3. That's 2 down. 3 left today — send the next one.