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For three resistors of different value connected in series obtain equation of equivalent resistance. From this write equation of n resistors connected in series.

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Solution :`R_(1) , R_(2) and R_(3)` are connected with battery of V volt between A and B current in the circuit is I.

Potential difference across `R_(1) , R_(2) and R_(3) ` be `V_(1) , V_(2) and V_(3)`.
`rArr "" V_(1) = I R_(1), V_(2) = IR_(2) and V_(3) = IR_(3)`
`rArr` terminal voltage of battery,
`V = V_(1) + V_(2) + V_(3)`
`therefore V = IR_(1) + IR_(2) + IR_(3)`
`therefore (V)/(I) = R_(1) + R_(2) + R_(3)`
`rArr` But `(V)/(I)` is EQUIVALENT resistance ov resistors connected in series.
`therefore(V)/(I) = R_(EQ)`
`therefore R_(eq) = R_(1) + R_(2) + R_(3)`
If n resistance are connected in series then,
`R_(eq) = R_(1) + R_(2) + .... +R_(n)`
`rArr` If n resistors of EQUAL value R are connected in series then,
`R_(eq) = nR`
`rArr` In series connection of resistors equivalent resistance is LARGER than largest value.


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