Physics
Grade-9
Easy
Question
Equivalent resistance of the resistors connected in series is __________ individual resistances in the circuit.
- Less than
- Greater than
- Same as
- Multiple of
Hint:
For resistors in a series, Req.= R1+R2+R3
The correct answer is: Greater than
Equivalent resistance of the resistors connected in series is greater than the individual resistances in the circuit.
- Each resistor in a series of circuits possesses resistance to the applied current.
- The equivalent resistance refers to the sum of the individual resistances of all the resistors in a circuit.
- It can be calculated as R= R1+R2+R3
- Thus, the equivalent resistance of a circuit will be greater than the resistances of individual resistors.
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