Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Kirchhoff's laws

Kirchhoff's laws — practice question

When obtaining a formula for the total resistance of three resistors connected in series, Kirchhoff’s laws are applied. Which physics principle is used in this derivation?

  • Athe conservation of charge
  • Bthe direction of the flow of charge is from negative to positive
  • Cthe potential difference across each resistor is the same
  • Dthe current varies in each resistor, in proportion to the resistor value

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