Answer: 8Ω
Step-by-step explanation:
Voltage of battery = 24 volts
R1 = 3Ω
R2 = 5Ω
Total resistance = ?
Since the resistors are connected in series, the total resistance (Rtotal) of the circuit is the sum of each resistance.
i.e Rtotal = R1 + R2
Rtotal = 3Ω + 5Ω = 8Ω
Thus, the total resistance is 8Ω