In the given circuit resistors A and B made of same metal are of the same length but A is thicker than B which of the two ammeters will show a higher reading? Justify your answer

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Solution

Consider the problem,

1. Both wires $A$ and $B$ are of the same length.

2. Both wires are made up with same materials

3. The thickness of wire $A$ is more than wire $B$

Thus, Wire $A_{1}$ will show higher reading of current

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