If two resistors R1 and R2 (R2 > R1) are connected in

Chapter 26, Problem 5DQ

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If two resistors ?R?1 and ?R?2 (?R?2 > ?R?1) are connected in series as shown in ?Fig. Q26.5?, which of the following must be true? In each case justify your answer. (a) I?1 = ?I?2 = ?I?3. (b) The current is greater in ?R?1 than in ?R?2. (c) The electrical power consumption is the same for both resistors. (d) The electrical power consumption is greater in ?R?2 than in ?R?1. (e) The potential drop is the same across both resistors. (f) The potential at point ?a ?is the same as at point ?c?. (g) The potential at point ?b ?is lower than at point ?c?. (h) The potential at point ?c ?is lower than at point ?b?.