As the number of resistors in a series circuit is increased, what happens to the equivalent resistance of the circuit and total current in the circuit? (1) Both equivalent resistance and total current decrease. (2) Both equivalent resistance and total current increase. (3) Equivalent resistance decreases and total curent increases. (4) Equivalent resistance increases and total current decreases.

As the number of resistors in a series circuit is increased, what happens to the equivalent resistance of the circuit and total current in the circuit? (1) Both equivalent resistance and total current decrease. (2) Both equivalent resistance and total current increase. (3) Equivalent resistance decreases and total curent increases. (4) Equivalent resistance increases and total current decreases.

College Physics

10th Edition

ISBN:9781285737027

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter17: Current And Resistance

Section17.6: Electrical Energy And Power

Problem 17.9QQ: Two resistors, A and B, are connected in a series circuit with a battery. The resistance of A is...

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