3. A. How is the current of Resistor 1 (R1) effected as more resistors, Resistors R2 and R3, are added in series to it? Give answer and reasoning in 2-3 well written sentences B. How is equivalent resistance of a circuit affected as resistors are added in series? Can you identify a mathematical equation that describes the equivalent resistance of a circuit containing only resistors in series? Give your answer in 2-3 well written sentences as well as the equation for equivalent resistance for resistors in series.

3. A. How is the current of Resistor 1 (R1) effected as more resistors, Resistors R2 and R3, are added in series to it? Give answer and reasoning in 2-3 well written sentences B. How is equivalent resistance of a circuit affected as resistors are added in series? Can you identify a mathematical equation that describes the equivalent resistance of a circuit containing only resistors in series? Give your answer in 2-3 well written sentences as well as the equation for equivalent resistance for resistors in series.

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

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ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter24: Magnetic Fields

Section: Chapter Questions

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