When Unequal Resistors Are Connected in Series Across an Ideal

question 29

Multiple Choice

When unequal resistors are connected in series across an ideal battery,

• A)the same power is dissipated in each one.
• B)the potential difference across each is the same.
• C)the current flowing in each is the same.
• D)the equivalent resistance of the circuit is less than that of the smallest resistor.
• E)the equivalent resistance of the circuit is equal to the average of all the resistances.

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