How does current change for resistors in series? What is the equivalent resistance for resistors in series?
I=const
R=R1+R2+R3 +....=
When resistors are connected in series, the current flowing through each resistor is the same. This is because there is only one path for the current to flow through, and the current experiences the same resistance in each resistor.
To calculate the equivalent resistance for resistors in series, you simply add up the individual resistances. The equivalent resistance (R_eq) can be found using the formula:
R_eq = R1 + R2 + R3 + ...
Where R1, R2, R3, and so on, represent the resistances of the individual resistors connected in series.
For example, if you have two resistors in series with values of R1 = 5 ohms and R2 = 3 ohms, the equivalent resistance would be:
R_eq = 5 ohms + 3 ohms = 8 ohms
In general, when resistors are connected in series, the equivalent resistance is always greater than the resistance of any individual resistor. This is because the total resistance increases as more resistors are added in series.