2. Many people have the mistaken impression that current is used up around a circuit. In a series circuit, for instance, is it true that the current decreases as it passes through the resistors? What actually happens?

2. Many people have the mistaken impression that current is used up around a circuit. In a series circuit, for instance, is it true that the current decreases as it passes through the resistors? What actually happens?

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