Three resistors,each with resistance R₁,are in series in a circuit.They are replaced by one equivalent resistor,R.Comparing this resistor to the first resistor of the initial circuit,which of the following is true? A)The current through R equals the current through R₁. B)The voltage across R equals the voltage across R₁. C)The power given off by R equals the power given off by R₁. D)R is less than R₁.

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When resistors are in series, the same current flows through each resistor. Therefore, the current through the equivalent resistor R is the same as the current through each of the original resistors, R₁.

Three Resistors,each with Resistance R1,are in Series in a Circuit

Three Resistors,each with Resistance R₁,are in Series in a Circuit