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What is the equivalent resistance (total resistance) of the series circuit shown?

What is the equivalent resistance (total resistance) of the series circuit shown?-example-1
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In a series circuit, the equivalent resistance is the algebraic sum of the resistances. The current through the circuit can be found from Ohm's law and is equal to the voltage divided by the equivalent resistance. The potential drop across each resistor can be found using Ohm's law.

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