Three Resistors, Each with Resistance R₁, Are in Series in a Circuit

question 89

Multiple Choice

Three resistors, each with resistance R₁, are in series in a circuit. They are replaced by one equivalent resistor, R. Comparing this resistor to the first resistor of the initial circuit, which of the following is true?

• A) The voltage across R equals the voltage across R₁.
• B) The current through R equals the current through R₁.
• C) The power given off by R equals the power given off by R₁.
• D) R is less than R₁.

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