Question

State whether the given statement is true or false:
A series acts as a voltage divider.
A. True
B. False

Answer 1

Hint:First, understand what is meant by a series circuit. When only one of the terminals of two components are connected together, we say that the two components are in series connection. The same amount of current flows in both the components. However, the potential difference between the components may be different.

Complete step by step answer:
The above given statement is true. In a series circuit, the output voltage is a fraction of the input voltage, while the current remains the same throughout all the resistors.

Hence, the correct option is A.

Additional Information:
A voltage divider is a simple circuit which is used to convert large voltages into smaller voltages. Using a couple of resistors in series and an input voltage, an output voltage can be created which would be some fraction of the input. Such a circuit takes advantage of the effect of voltages being dropped across components which are connected in series. Since the same current flows through each part of the series circuit, it remains undivided throughout.

Note:The current in any two components of the circuit is the same, then this does not mean that the two components are in series connection. This is because two components (say two resistances) connected in parallel connection can have the same current flowing through them, if the values of the two resistances are the same. Remember that when the circuit has parallel connections, it behaves as a current divide and when it has series connections, it behaves as voltage divider.