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Question
In series combination of resistances ______.
Options
p.d. is same across each resistance
total resistance is reduced
current is same in each resistance
all of the above are true
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Solution
In series of combinations of resistances current is same in each resistance.
Explanation:
In a series combination, the current has a single path for its flow. Hence, the same current passes through each resistor.
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