In a series circuit with resistors of 4 Ω and 6 Ω, what is the total resistance?

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In a series circuit with resistors of 4 Ω and 6 Ω, what is the total resistance?

In a series circuit, resistors add together to give the total resistance, because the same current flows through each resistor and the voltage drops add up. So with a 4-ohm resistor and a 6-ohm resistor in series, you simply add them: 4 + 6 = 10 ohms. The total resistance is 10 ohms.

In a series circuit, resistors add together to give the total resistance, because the same current flows through each resistor and the voltage drops add up. So with a 4-ohm resistor and a 6-ohm resistor in series, you simply add them: 4 + 6 = 10 ohms. The total resistance is 10 ohms.

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