In a series circuit, the resistor with the largest resistance value dissipates
A) the most power
B) the least power
C) no power
D) power equal to current times the resistance

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In a series circuit, the current is the same through all components. Power dissipation in a resistor is given by P = I^2R, where I is the current and R is the resistance. Therefore, the resistor with the largest resistance value dissipates the most power.

In a Series Circuit, the Resistor with the Largest Resistance