Question

When resistors are connected in series . . .

Is their equivalent resistance smaller or larger than the individual resistances?


Is the current through them when connected together larger or smaller than their current if alone in the circuit?
bobpursley
larger; if a current source, the same. If a voltage source, smaller.

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