If three resistors of 1.5 kilohms, 470 ohms, and 3300 ohms are in series with a

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If three resistors of 1.5 kilohms, 470 ohms, and 3300 ohms are in series with a 25-volt source, what is the total circuit current?
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A. 210 mA
B. 5.2 mA
C. 4.7 mA
D. .007 A

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4.7 mA

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3. Given a series circuit containing resistors of different values, which statement is not true?
Options
A. The current through each resistor is the same.
B. The sum of the voltage drops across each resistive element will be equal.
C. The total resistance is the sum of the value of the resistors.
D. The voltage drop across each resistor is the same.

5.

If a voltage is connected between contacts 2 and 3 in the given circuit, which resistors will carry current?
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A. All twelve resistors will carry current.
B. Only R₆ and R₁₁ will carry current.
C. Only R₂, R₄, R₆, and R₁₁ will carry current.
D. Only R₃, R₆, R₉, and R₁₂ will carry current.

7. A series circuit schematic is recognized because all the components are connected:
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A. diagonally across the page
B. in a uniform vertical manner
C. end to end in a "string"
D. horizontally across the page

10. If two resistors have the same voltage drop in a series circuit, it means:
Options
A. they are connected in parallel
B. they are of unequal value
C. the voltage has doubled
D. they are of equal value

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