Components in a combination circuit

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In a combination circuit with two components, the voltages across each component must be equal if the resistances are equal. This relationship is governed by Ohm's Law, which states that voltage equals current times resistance (V = IR). If the currents through the components are not equal, the resistances cannot be assumed to be equal, highlighting the importance of current flow in determining resistance in such circuits.

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In a combination circuit, with 2 components, if the voltages across each is the same, why must the resistance of the components be equal to each other?
 
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It doesn't unless the currents through the two components are equal as well.
Then is simply Ohm's law.
 

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