Two resistors are in series, with the second resistor having twice the resistance of the first. When current passes through them, how does the current through the first resistor compare to the current through the second resistor? The first resistor has the same current as the second. The first resistor has four times the current as the second. The first resistor has one-fourth the current as the second. The first resistor has twice the current as the second. The first resistor has half the current as the second.

EBK ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL
19th Edition
ISBN:9781337516549
Author:Simmons
Publisher:Simmons
Chapter24: Gas And Oil Central Heating Systems
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 5R
icon
Related questions
Question
100%
Two resistors are in series, with the second resistor having twice the resistance of
the first. When current passes through them, how does the current through the first
resistor compare to the current through the second resistor?
The first resistor has the same current as the second.
The first resistor has four times the current as the second.
The first resistor has one-fourth the current as the second.
The first resistor has twice the current as the second.
The first resistor has half the current as the second.
Transcribed Image Text:Two resistors are in series, with the second resistor having twice the resistance of the first. When current passes through them, how does the current through the first resistor compare to the current through the second resistor? The first resistor has the same current as the second. The first resistor has four times the current as the second. The first resistor has one-fourth the current as the second. The first resistor has twice the current as the second. The first resistor has half the current as the second.
Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 1 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
KVL and KCL
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, electrical-engineering and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
EBK ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL
EBK ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL
Electrical Engineering
ISBN:
9781337516549
Author:
Simmons
Publisher:
CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT