In a series circuit, the resistance increases as more resistors are added in series.
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By removing twenty more resistors from the series circuit in series, the total resistance of the circuit was increased or decreased? 


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In a series circuit, the resistance increases as more resistors are added in series.
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By removing twenty more resistors from the series circuit in series, the total resistance of the circuit was increased or decreased? 


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