A 12 Ohm Resistor and a 24 Ohm Resistor Are

question 31

Multiple Choice

A 12 ohm resistor and a 24 ohm resistor are connected in series with a 6.0 V battery. The correct statement is

• A) the voltage difference between the ends of each resistor is the same.
• B) the power dissipated in each resistor is the same.
• C) the current in each resistor is the same.
• D) the smaller resistor carries the larger current.

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The middle value in a dataset, dividing it into two equal parts when the data is arranged in ascending or descending order.