The circuit diagram shows three resistors connected to a battery. The resistances are R1 = 1.0 ko, R2 = 2.0 kQ, and R3 = 3.0 kQ. Which of the statements below best describes the situation? R, R The potential difference across R2 is smaller than that across R3 The current through R2 is greater than that through R3 All three resistors carry the same current. All three resistors have the same potential difference. OR1 carries the smallest current. The current through R3 is greater than that through R1 2.

The circuit diagram shows three resistors connected to a battery. The resistances are R1 = 1.0 ko, R2 = 2.0 kQ, and R3 = 3.0 kQ. Which of the statements below best describes the situation? R, R The potential difference across R2 is smaller than that across R3 The current through R2 is greater than that through R3 All three resistors carry the same current. All three resistors have the same potential difference. OR1 carries the smallest current. The current through R3 is greater than that through R1 2.

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