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What this question is testing
Objective: Aircraft Electricity
Prompt focus: In a series electrical circuit, the total resistance is equal to:
Why the correct answer works
The sum of all individual resistances
Correct. Total resistance in a series circuit equals the sum of all individual resistances.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
The tempting wrong answer usually loses because it skips the key condition, priority, or evidence in the prompt.
Plain-language takeaway
In a series circuit, current flows through each resistor in turn, so the total resistance equals the sum of all individual resistances.
Simple analogy
Think of aircraft electricity like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
How to review it before a retake
- Underline the command word and name what the question is asking before rereading the choices.
- Compare the correct answer against the closest distractor and write the exact detail that separates them.
- Retest this objective with a fresh question without looking at the rationale first.