Three Resistors,each with Resistance R₁,are in Series in a Circuit

question 50

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 current through R equals the current through R₁.
• B)The voltage across R equals the voltage across 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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