Physics 5054 · O Level · Series and parallel circuits

Series and parallel circuits — practice question

A cell of e.m.f. $E$ is connected in series with four resistors, each having resistance $R$. From left to right, what current flows through each resistor?

  • A$\frac{E}{4R},\; \frac{E}{4R},\; \frac{E}{4R},\; \frac{E}{4R}$
  • B$\frac{E}{4R},\; \frac{E}{3R},\; \frac{E}{2R},\; \frac{E}{R}$
  • C$\frac{E}{R},\; \frac{E}{2R},\; \frac{E}{3R},\; \frac{E}{4R}$
  • D$\frac{E}{R},\; \frac{E}{R},\; \frac{E}{R},\; \frac{E}{R}$

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