Combining Resistors in Series
- When two or more components are connected in series:
The combined resistance of the components is equal to the sum of individual resistances
- For example, for three resistors connected in series:
Combined resistance of two or more resistors in series equation
Worked example
The combined resistance R in the following series circuit is 60 Ω.What is the resistance value of R2?A. 100 Ω B. 30 Ω C. 20 Ω D. 40 Ω