Question

State whether the following statement is True or False.

The equivalent resistance is larger than the largest resistance in a series circuit.

Answer 1

This statement is true.

Explanation:

• In a series combination, the equivalent resistance is the sum of the individual resistances: R = R₁ + R₂ + R₃ + ...
• A sum of positive resistances is always greater than any one of them, i.e., greater than the largest individual resistance.
• Hence, the equivalent resistance of a series combination is larger than the largest resistance in the combination.