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What are the 3 series circuit rules?

GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
  1. Current is constant: The same current flows through all components (I_total = I₁ = I₂ = I₃)
  2. Voltage divides: Total voltage equals the sum of individual voltage drops (V_total = V₁ + V₂ + V₃)
  3. Resistance adds: Total resistance is the sum of all resistances (R_total = R₁ + R₂ + R₃)

These rules make series circuits predictable and easy to analyze.

General · Class 12