These components are in series.

More Questions from Series Circuits

• Ground is the reference point from which voltages are measured in an electronic circuit.
• If 7.3 kΩ, 1.8 kΩ, and 4.9 kΩ resistors are wired in series, the total resistance is 14 kΩ.
• The total resistance of a series circuit is equal to the average of all the resistance values.
• To find the total resistance in series, add the individual resistances.
• The sum of the voltage drops across series resistors must equal the total voltage applied.
• If four 9 V batteries are connected series-aiding, the total voltage is 36 V.
• A short in a series circuit causes the total circuit current to decrease.
• An open in a series circuit will cause maximum voltage across the power supply terminals.
• Voltage sources are added when they are series-opposing.
• The total resistance of a series circuit always depends on the highest value resistor in that circuit.

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