Is the equivalent resistor in a series circuit larger than either individual resistor, or is it smaller?

The equivalent of several resistors in series is always more than the biggest single one, because it's their sum. ... In parallel, the equivalent is always less than the smallest one.

Answered by AL2006 | 2024-06-10

In a series circuit, the equivalent resistance is always larger than any individual resistor because it is the sum of all resistances within the circuit. For example, connecting a 3-ohm resistor and a 5-ohm resistor in series results in an equivalent resistance of 8 ohms. This occurs because the current must pass through each resistor sequentially, increasing the total resistance encountered in the circuit.
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Answered by AL2006 | 2024-12-26