As the number of components in a system connected in a series increases, all other things being equal, the reliability of the system usually:
A) increases.
B) stays the same.
C) decreases.
D) increases, then decreases.
E) decreases, then increases.

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When components are connected in a series, the failure of any one component will cause the whole system to fail. Therefore, as the number of components in the system increases, the probability of a failure occurring in one of the components also increases, leading to a decrease in the overall reliability of the system.

As the Number of Components in a System Connected in a Series