2. A 10.0 Ω resistor is hooked up in series with an 8.0 Ω resistor followed by a 27.0 Ω resistor. The circuit is powered by a 9.0 V battery.
a.) Draw a labeled circuit diagram for the circuit described.
b.) Calculate the equivalent resistance.
c.) Calculate the voltage drop across each resistor in the circuit.

Question

2.	A 10.0 Ω resistor is hooked up in series with an 8.0 Ω resistor followed by a 27.0 Ω resistor. The circuit is powered by a 9.0 V battery.
a.)	Draw a labeled circuit diagram for the circuit described.
b.)	Calculate the equivalent resistance.
c.)	Calculate the voltage drop across each resistor in the circuit.

johnweldon1993 · Answer

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What do we know about combining resistors in series?

$$\large R_{equivalent}= R_1 + R_2 + R_3$$

Can you tell me the equivalent resistance?