The overall resistance for heat transfer through a series of flat resistance, is the _____________ of the resistances?

Correct answer: D. Sum

  • A. Average
  • B. Geometric mean
  • C. Product
  • D. Sum

Explanation

In series, heat passes successively through each resistance, so the temperature drops add. Therefore, the total resistance is the sum of the individual resistances.

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