Physics

Problem

Three resistors of

2\,\Omega

3\,\Omega

and

5\,\Omega

are connected in series. Which statement about the equivalent resistance

R_{\text{eq}}

is true? a)

R_{\text{eq}}

is equal to the largest individual resistance. b)

R_{\text{eq}}

lies between the smallest and the largest individual resistances. c)

R_{\text{eq}}

is greater than the largest individual resistance. d)

R_{\text{eq}}

is less than the smallest individual resistance.