If a 4.7 kΩ, 5.6 kΩ and 10 kΩ resistor are in series, which resistor drops the most voltage?
A)the 10 kΩ resistor
B)the 4.7 kΩ resistor
C)the 5.6 kΩ resistor
D)That can't be determined from the given information.

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In a series circuit, the voltage drop across a resistor is proportional to its resistance. Therefore, the 10 kΩ resistor, having the highest resistance, will drop the most voltage.

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