Nate Core Practice Test

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What happens to the current in a series circuit?

It increases at each resistor
It is divided among all components
It is the same at any point in the circuit
It fluctuates based on voltage

The correct answer is: It is the same at any point in the circuit

In a series circuit, the current remains consistent throughout every component of the circuit, which is why the chosen answer is correct. This occurs because there is only one path for the current to flow; therefore, any current that passes through one part of the circuit must also pass through all other parts consecutively. If the current were to vary at different points in the circuit (as suggested by options that imply changes), it would indicate that either some of the current is being lost or that there is a parallel element in play, neither of which happens in a pure series configuration. Thus, the current does not increase or fluctuate; it simply maintains the same value regardless of how many resistors or other components are present in the series circuit.