Two unequal resistors are connected in series with a battery, then which of the following option is true? Only one correct answerA.Potential drop across smaller resistor is moreB.Potential drop across larger resistor is moreC.Potential drop across both the resistors is sameD.Current flowing through the smaller resistor i
Question
Two unequal resistors are connected in series with a battery, then which of the following option is true? Only one correct answerA.Potential drop across smaller resistor is moreB.Potential drop across larger resistor is moreC.Potential drop across both the resistors is sameD.Current flowing through the smaller resistor i
Solution
The correct answer is B. Potential drop across larger resistor is more.
Here's why:
When resistors are connected in series, the same current flows through each resistor. According to Ohm's law (V=IR), the potential difference (V) across a resistor is equal to the product of the current (I) through the resistor and the resistance (R) of the resistor.
Since the same current flows through both resistors, the potential difference across each resistor is proportional to its resistance. Therefore, the potential drop across the larger resistor is more.
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