In a series circuit, the total voltage supplied by the battery is equal to the sum of the voltages across each resistor. This relationship is governed by Ohm's Law, which states that voltage (V) equals current (I) multiplied by resistance (R). Therefore, if a battery supplies a voltage of 12V and there are two resistors of 4Ω and 8Ω, the voltage across the first resistor will be 4V and across the second will be 8V, confirming that the total voltage equals the battery voltage. Understanding this principle is crucial for analyzing and designing series circuits.
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in a series circuit, how is the voltage supplied to the circuit by the battery related to the voltages across the resistors in the circuit?
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