When do we say that the resistors are connected in series?

  • A
    When the potential difference across each resistor is the same.
  • B
    When the current through each resistor is the same.
  • C
    When the total resistance is equal to the sum of individual resistances.
  • D
    When the resistors are connected in parallel to each other.

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