Which statement correctly describes the current in a circuit that is made up of any two resistors connected in series with a battery?

A. The current in the battery equals the sum of the currents in the resistors.

B. The current in the battery equals the product of the currents in the resistors.

C. The current in the battery and in each resistor is the same.

D. The current in the battery is less than the current in either resistor.

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Israel Todd

22 July, 08:50

Which statement correctly describes the current in a circuit that is made up of any two resistors connected in series with a battery?

A. The current in the battery equals the sum of the currents in the resistors.

B. The current in the battery equals the product of the currents in the resistors.

C. The current in the battery and in each resistor is the same.

D. The current in the battery is less than the current in either resistor.

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Celia Mckay · Answer 1

The correct answer is

C. The current in the battery and in each resistor is the same.

In fact, when resistors are connected in series, the current flowing through them is the same in each resistor. This is also equal to the current flowing in the circuit, so it is the same as the current flowing through the battery.