Resistors in series
These circuits consist of two identical resistors connected in series. The batteries in the two circuits are not the same. All the meters in the circuits are voltmeters. The readings on some of the voltmeters are shown. Write down the reading you would expect to see on the other voltmeters.
Different batteries
Different Resistors
Each of these circuits consists of a battery connected to two resistors in series. The two resistors in each circuit are different. All the meters in the circuits are voltmeters. The readings on some of the voltmeters are shown. Write down the reading you would expect to see on the other voltmeters.
Bigger resistance
In this circuit, a 6 V battery is connected to two resistors in series. The resistance of R1 is bigger than the resistance of R 2 .
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