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प्रश्न
In series combination which remains constant?
(a) Voltage
(b) Current
(c) Both current and voltage
(d) Both are variables
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उत्तर
(b) Current
When a potential difference is applied across a combination of resistors in series, the same current flows through each resistor.
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