A 12 ohm resistor and a 24 ohm resistor are connected in series with a 6.0 V battery. The correct statement is
A. the current in each resistor is the same.
B. the voltage difference between the ends of each resistor is the same.
C. the power dissipated in each resistor is the same.
D. the smaller resistor carries the larger current.
Answer: A
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