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A circuit is made from two resistors in series and a battery. As more resistors are added in series, how is the current coming out of the battery affected?

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Increases
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Remains the same
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Decreases
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Solution

The correct option is D Decreases
From ohms law, current in the circuit I=VReq I1Req
Equivalent resistance of the circuit increases by adding more resistances in series.
Thus current flowing in the circuit decreases.

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