Suppose you have two resistors, R1 and R2, connected in series to a power source

Question

Suppose you have two resistors, R1 and R2, connected in series to a power source of voltage V, and that the resistor R2 has a much higher resistance than R1. Which of the following statements are true?

a. The current through R1 is much larger than the current through R2.

b. The current through R2 is much larger than the current through R1.

c. The currents through R1 and R2 are the same.

d. The voltage drop across R2 is much larger than across R1.

e. The voltage drop across R1 is much larger than across R2.

Explanation / Answer

TRUE Answers are as below:

c. The currents through R1 and R2 are the same. (Since both are in series)

d. The voltage drop across R2 is much larger than across R1. ( Since V = I R, and Resistance R2 is much larger than R1)

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse S
• Subjects

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.