Which one of the following statements is true for voltage in a series circuit?

• The total voltage is equal to the sum of the individual voltages in a series circuit
• The total voltage in a series circuit is equal to the average value of the individual voltages
• The total voltage of a series circuit is equal to the total current divided by the total resistance
• The total voltage in a series circuit is always less than the value of the smallest voltage
• None of the above