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What is true about the electric current in a series circuit?

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What is true about the electric current in a series circuit?.

  1. A.It varies at different points
  2. B.It is uniform at all points
  3. C.It is zero at some points
  4. D.It can be measured in volts

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Electric Current in Series Circuits

In a series circuit, the electric current is the same at all points. This is due to the lack of branching in the circuit, which allows for a uniform flow of charge.

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    State the behavior of electric current in a series circuit.

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