Resistors of 10 Ohms, 20 Ohms, and 30 Ohms Are

question 11

Multiple Choice

Resistors of 10 ohms, 20 ohms, and 30 ohms are connected in series with a battery. The 10 ohm resistor is closest to the positive terminal and the 30 ohm resistor is closest to the negative terminal. What happens as the current flows through this circuit?

• A) The most current is consumed in the 10 ohm resistor, less in the 20 ohm resistor, and the least in the 30 ohm.
• B) A little current is consumed in the 10 ohm resistor, more in the 20 ohm, and the most in the 30 ohm.
• C) None of the resistors consume current.
• D) The resistors each consume the same amount of current.

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