If a 4.7 $\mathrm { k } \Omega$, 5.6 $\mathrm { k } \Omega$ and 10$\mathrm { k } \Omega$ resistor are in series, which resistor drops the most voltage?
A) the 10 $\mathrm { k } \Omega$ resistor
B) the 5.6$\mathrm { k } \Omega$
resistor
C) the 4.7 $\mathrm { k \Omega }$ resistor
D) That can't be determined from the given information.

Question

If a  4.7 $\mathrm { k } \Omega$, 5.6 $\mathrm { k } \Omega$  and  10$\mathrm { k } \Omega$  resistor are in series, which resistor drops the most voltage?
A) the 10 $\mathrm { k } \Omega$ resistor
B) the  5.6$\mathrm { k } \Omega$
  resistor
C) the  4.7  $\mathrm { k \Omega }$ resistor
D) That can't be determined from the given information.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a series circuit, the voltage drops across each resistor are proportional to their resistance values. Therefore, the resistor with the highest resistance value will drop the most voltage. In this case, the 10 $\mathrm { k } \Omega$ resistor has the highest resistance value, so it will drop the most voltage.

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