Are resistors in series if there is a current source between them?

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Resistors R1 and R2 are not considered in series if a current source is present between them. The defining characteristic of resistors in series is that they must share the same current. In the given example, the presence of a current source between the resistors disrupts this condition, making them operate independently rather than in a series configuration.

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are to reisistors considered in series if inbetween them is there is a wire supplying a current source not from the battery.


for example if there was a wire giong up from point A to B and in that wire, there was a current source.

A-----^^^(R1)----B----^^^(R2)
 
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No, they would not be in series if I interpret your question right. Remember that the definition of resistors in series is that they all share the same current.
 

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