I have a  3Ω and a 2Ω resistor.  If I connect them across a battery in series, what is the total equivalent resistance of the circuit?

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I have a  3Ω and a 2Ω resistor.  If I connect them across a battery in series, what is the total equivalent resistance of the circuit?

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R1=3 ohm

R2=2 ohm

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