Physicseasy · Past Paper
What happens to the total resistance when resistors are connected in series?
AIt decreases
BIt remains constant
CIt increases
DIt becomes zero
✓ Correct Answer: C — It increases
In series, the total resistance is the sum of individual resistances (R = R1 + R2 + ...).
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