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Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science practice

What is the total resistance of two resistors, 5Ω and 10Ω, connected in series?

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Electrical circuits

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What is the total resistance of two resistors, 5Ω and 10Ω, connected in series?.

  1. A.5Ω
  2. B.10Ω
  3. C.15Ω
  4. D.20Ω

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Series Circuit with Resistors

A circuit contains three resistors connected in series: R1 = 4Ω, R2 = 6Ω, and R3 = 10Ω.

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    Calculate the total resistance of the circuit.

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