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How does resistance change when two or more resistors are connected in series?

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How does resistance change when two or more resistors are connected in series?

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Solution

The total resistance increases. It is equal to the algebraic sum of the individual resistances.

Rtotal = R1 + R2 + R3 + .....

The combined resistance becomes larger than the largest single resistor in the circuit.

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Chapter 7: Electric Circuits, Resistance and Ohm's Law - EXERCISE-2 [Page 159]

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Chapter 7 Electric Circuits, Resistance and Ohm's Law
EXERCISE-2 | Q 2. (a) | Page 159
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