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Four identical resistors are connected in series to a 12-V battery. What is the voltage across any one of the resistors? 48 V 12 V 3 V zero cannot be determined

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Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

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Four identical resistors are connected in series to a 12-V battery. What is the
voltage across any one of the resistors?
48 V
12 V
3 V
zero
cannot be determined

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