Resistance and inductive reactance must be added in a series RL circuit.
A) using vectors, or Pythagorean Theorem
B) inductively
C) using Kirchhoff's Voltage Law
D) both A and C

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In a series RL circuit, resistance (R) and inductive reactance (XL) are orthogonal components of impedance. They must be added using vectors or the Pythagorean theorem to accurately calculate the total impedance.

Resistance and Inductive Reactance Must Be Added in a Series