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A circuit consists of three resistors connected in series: R1 = 4 Ω, R2 = 6 Ω, and R3 = 10 Ω. Calculate the total resistance in the circuit.
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What a good answer should say
- The total resistance in the circuit is 20 Ω.
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Why this works
The correct answer is The total resistance in the circuit is 20 Ω.. This is correct because it applies the Current electricity idea named in the question, using the required quantities and units rather than mixing current, charge, potential difference, resistance, power, or energy.
The other options are less suitable because they use the wrong electrical quantity, an incompatible unit, or a rule from a different circuit context.
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