If a series circuit has three resistors and two amps flow through each resistor, the total amperage for the circuit is ____ amps.
A) 0
B) 2
C) 4
D) 8

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In a series circuit, the same current flows through each resistor. Therefore, the total amperage for the circuit is equal to the amperage through each resistor multiplied by the number of resistors. In this case, there are three resistors with two amps flowing through each, so the total amperage is 2 amps x 3 = 6 amps. Therefore, the closest answer choice is B, which is the closest to 6 amps.

If a Series Circuit Has Three Resistors and Two Amps