Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electric circuits

Electric circuits — practice question

A $5.0\,\Omega$ resistor is joined in series to a $10\,\Omega$ resistor. The current in the $5.0\,\Omega$ resistor is constant. Which statement about the two resistors is correct?

  • AThe current is greater in the $5.0\,\Omega$ resistor.
  • BThe current is greater in the $10\,\Omega$ resistor.
  • CThe potential difference (p.d.) is greater across the $5.0\,\Omega$ resistor.
  • DThe potential difference (p.d.) is greater across the $10\,\Omega$ resistor.

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