Resistors of 10 ohms, 20 ohms, and 30 ohms are connected in series with a battery. The 10 ohm resistor is closest to the positive terminal and the 30 ohm resistor is closest to the negative terminal. What happens as the current flows through this circuit?
A. The most current is consumed in the 10 ohm resistor, less in the 20 ohm resistor, and the least in the 30 ohm
B. A little current is consumed in the 10 ohm resistor, more in the 20 ohm, and the most in the 30 ohm
C. None of the resistors consume current
D. The resistors each consume the same amount of current
Answer: C
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