Which one of the following statements is true for voltage in a series circuit?

• A. The total voltage is equal to the sum of the individual voltages in a series circuit
• B. The total voltage in a series circuit is equal to the average value of the individual voltages
• C. The total voltage of a series circuit is equal to the total current divided by the total resistance
• D. The total voltage in a series circuit is always less than the value of the smallest voltage