Which of the following is true for a series combination of three resistors?

  • A
    The current flowing through each resistor is the same.
  • B
    The voltage drop across each resistor is the same.
  • C
    The equivalent resistance is smaller than the smallest individual resistor.
  • D
    The equivalent resistance is equal to the average value of the three resistors.

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