A 20 $\Omega$ Resistor Is Connected Across a 6 $\Omega$ Is Used to Measure the Current in This Circuit

question 22

Multiple Choice

A 2.0 $\Omega$ resistor is connected across a 6.0 V power supply.An ammeter with internal resistance of 1.0 $\Omega$ is used to measure the current in this circuit.What is the ammeter reading?

• A) 4.0 A
• B) 3.0 A
• C) 2.0 A
• D) 1.0 A
• E) an ammeter with less resistance than the rest of the circuit will not produce a reading

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