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The equivalent resistance of resistors connected in series is always

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Equal to the mean of component resistors

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Less than the lowest of component resistors

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in between the lowest and highest of component resistors

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Equal to sum of component resistors

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Solution

The correct option is D Equal to sum of component resistors
Equivalent resistance of series combination $R_{e q} = R_{1} + R_{2} + R_{3} + . . . . .$
Thus equivalent resistance of the resistors connected in series is always equal to the sum of component resistors.

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