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In a series combination of resistors, the total potential difference across the combination equals:

Question
In a series combination of resistors, the total potential difference across the combination equals:
The potential difference across the largest resistor only
The sum of potential differences across each resistor
The average of the individual potential differences
Zero
Answer
The sum of potential differences across each resistor
Detailed Explanation
The total voltage across resistors in series is the sum of the individual voltage drops: V = V1 + V2 + V3.
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