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Question

In the circuit diagram.

Find
(i) total resistance
(ii) current shown by the ammeter A.

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Solution

Each point: 1.5 Mark

1. Resistance of 2Ω and 3Ω in series

RA=r1+r2 , 2+3=5
resultant in parallel

R=5×55+5=2510=2.5

2. Given:

Potential difference, V = 4 V

Circuit resistance R= 2.5Ω

Circuit current, I =?:

From Ohm's law,

I = VR

= 42.5 = 1.6 A

So, Ammeter reads 1.6 A current.


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