Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Electric Current in Conductors
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Electric Current in Conductors
Determine the current recorded by the ammeter for the circuit...
Determine the current recorded by the ammeter for the circuit depicted in the figure.

Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
C.
Step-by-step solution
The given circuit has a horizontal axis of symmetry.
Due to this symmetry, the potentials at the corresponding nodes in the upper and lower branches are equal. Therefore, the potential difference across each of the resistors is zero, and no current flows through them.
The resistors can be removed from the circuit.
The simplified circuit consists of two parallel branches, each with three resistors in series.
Resistance of the upper branch .
Resistance of the lower branch .
Equivalent resistance of the circuit, .
The current recorded by the ammeter is $I = \dfrac{V}{R_{eq}} = \dfrac{6}{15} = 0.4\text{ A}.
Due to this symmetry, the potentials at the corresponding nodes in the upper and lower branches are equal. Therefore, the potential difference across each of the resistors is zero, and no current flows through them.
The resistors can be removed from the circuit.
The simplified circuit consists of two parallel branches, each with three resistors in series.
Resistance of the upper branch .
Resistance of the lower branch .
Equivalent resistance of the circuit, .
The current recorded by the ammeter is $I = \dfrac{V}{R_{eq}} = \dfrac{6}{15} = 0.4\text{ A}.