Electricity & Magnetism
Resistors in Series
Total resistance of resistors in series.
Variables
R_eqΩ
Equivalent resistance
Total resistance
R₁Ω
Resistance 1
First resistor
R₂Ω
Resistance 2
Second resistor
Derivation
Same current: V = V₁ + V₂ = IR₁ + IR₂ = I(R₁ + R₂).
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