Three resistors which have different values are connected in series. Which one of the following statements is correct? w) The potential drop across all three resistors is the same. x) The same current passes through all three resistors. y) The same power is dissipated by all three resistors.

Three resistors which have different values are connected in series. Which one of the following statements is correct? w) The potential drop across all three resistors is the same. x) The same current passes through all three resistors. y) The same power is dissipated by all three resistors. 
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ANSWER: X -- THE SAME CURRENT PASSES THROUGH ALL THREE RESISTORS. 
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