Four 20- $\Omega$ Resistors Are Connected in Series and the Combination Is Connected

question 41

Multiple Choice

Four 20- $\Omega$ resistors are connected in series and the combination is connected to a 20-V emf device.The potential difference across any one of the resistors is:

• A)1 V
• B)4 V
• C)5 V
• D)20 V
• E)80 V

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