Find the equivalent series resistance as R_eq = R₁ + R₂ + … for voltage-divider and higher-resistance combinations.
串联电阻总和即为等效电阻。
| Item | Formula / Note | Source / Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Series equivalent resistance | R_eq = R1 + R2 + R3 + ... | IEC 60050, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary |
| Series current | The current is the same through every element in series | IEC 60050, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary |
| Voltage division | U_i = R_i · I, with total voltage U = I · R_eq | Ohm GS, Die galvanische Kette, mathematisch bearbeitet (1827) |
| Contrast with parallel | In parallel, 1/R_eq = sum 1/R_i, giving less than the smallest branch | IEC 60050, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary |