Answer:
Circuit B
Explanation:
To know the correct answer to the question, we shall determine the reading of the ammeter i.e the current in each circuit. This can be obtained as follow:
For circuit A:
Resistance (R) = 5 ohms
Voltage (V) = 1.5 V
Current (I) =?
V = IR
1.5 = I × 5
Divide both side by 5
I = 1.5 / 5
I = 0.3 A
For circuit B:
We'll begin by calculating the total resistance in the circuit. This can be obtained as follow:
Resistance 1 (R₁) = 5 ohms
Resistance 2 (R₂) = 5 ohms
Total resistance (Rₜ) =?
Since they are in parallel connections, the total resistance can be obtained as illustrated below:
Rₜ = R₁ × R₂ / R₁ + R₂
Rₜ = 5 × 5 / 5 + 5
Rₜ = 25 / 10
Rₜ = 2.5 ohms
Finally, we shall determine the current in the circuit.
Resistance (R) = 2.5 ohms
Voltage (V) = 1.5 V
Current =?
V = IR
1.5 = I × 2.5
Divide both side by 2.5
I = 1.5 / 2.5
I = 0.6 A
For circuit C:
We'll begin by calculating the total resistance in the circuit. This can be obtained as follow:
Resistance 1 (R₁) = 5 ohms
Resistance 2 (R₂) = 5 ohms
Total resistance (Rₜ) =?
Since they are in series connections, the total resistance can be obtained as illustrated below:
Rₜ = R₁ + R₂
Rₜ = 5 + 5
Rₜ = 10 ohms
Finally, we shall determine the current in the circuit.
Resistance (R) = 10 ohms
Voltage (V) = 1.5 V
Current =?
V = IR
1.5 = I × 10
Divide both side by 10
I = 1.5 / 10
I = 0.15 A
SUMMARY:
Circuit >>>>>>> Current
A >>>>>>>>>>>> 0.3 A
B >>>>>>>>>>>> 0.6 A
C >>>>>>>>>>>> 0.15 A
from the above calculations, circuit B has the highest ammeter reading.
