In a series circuit, how is the voltage distributed?

In a series circuit, the voltage is distributed among all components connected in the circuit. This means that the total voltage provided by the power supply is shared among the individual components such as resistors or light bulbs. Each component drops a portion of the total voltage based on its resistance or other properties, following Ohm’s Law. The sum of the voltage drops across all components will equal the total voltage supplied by the source.

For instance, if you have a 12-volt battery and two resistors in series, the voltage across each resistor will be a fraction of the total voltage, adding up to 12 volts. This distribution is important as it affects how much current flows through each component and how they function within the circuit.