In series combination of resistance, the current through each resistance is _________.

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  1. Higher in largest resistance
  2. Lower in largest resistance
  3. Same in each resistance
  4. Higher in smaller resistance

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Option 3 : Same in each resistance
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Resistance:

  • The measurement of the opposition of the flow of electric current through a conductor is called resistance of that conductor. It is denoted by R.

There are mainly two ways of the combination of resistances:

1. Resistances in series:

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  • When two or more resistances are connected one after another such that the same current flows through them are called resistances in series.
  • The net resistance/equivalent resistance (R) of resistances in series is given by:
  • Equivalent resistance, R = R1 + R2
  • In series combination of resistance, current is same through each resistance.

 

2. Resistances in parallel:

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  • When the terminals of two or more resistances are connected at the same two points and the potential difference across them is equal is called resistances in parallel.
  • In parallel combination of resistances, voltage across each resistor is same.
  • The net resistance/equivalent resistance(R) of resistances in parallel is given by:

\(⇒\frac{1}{R} = \frac{1}{{{R_1}}} + \frac{1}{{{R_2}}}\)

 

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