University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 26 - Direct-Current Circuits - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 872: Q26.5

Answer

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Work Step by Step

Statement A is true. The current through resistors in series is the same. Statement B is false. The current through resistors in series is the same. Statement C is false. $P=I^2R$ and the current through resistors in series is the same, but $R_2 \gt R_1$. Statement D is true. $P=I^2R$ and the current through resistors in series is the same, and $R_2 \gt R_1$. Statement E is false. $V=IR$ and the current through resistors in series is the same, but $R_2 \gt R_1$. Statements F and G are false, and H is true. Current flows from higher electric potential to lower electric potential.
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