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Current Electricity: Series Resistance MCQ

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Series ResistanceMediumQuestion 31612

Question

Three resistors 2 Ω, 3 Ω, 5 Ω in series. Total resistance is:
  1. A
    10 Ω
    Correct
  2. B
    0.97 Ω
  3. C
    30 Ω
  4. D
    1 Ω

Correct answer

10 Ω

Explanation

In series: R_total = R₁ + R₂ + R₃ = 2+3+5 = 10 Ω.