In a DC series circuit, how is the voltage distributed?

In a DC series circuit, the voltage is distributed based on the resistance of each component connected in the series. The total voltage supplied by the source is divided among the various loads in the circuit, with each load having a voltage drop that corresponds to its resistance in relation to the total resistance of the circuit. This distribution occurs because according to Ohm's Law (V = I * R), the voltage drop across each load is proportional to its resistance when the current flowing through the circuit is constant. Therefore, as the current flows through each component, it experiences a voltage drop, cumulatively amounting to the total voltage supplied by the source.

Thus, voltage is not allocated evenly or concentrated in one place; instead, it is specifically dropped across each load, which is a fundamental characteristic of series circuits. Each component plays a role in determining how much voltage is dropped based on its resistance, contributing to the overall functioning of the circuit.