If the reading of ammeter A 1 in figure is 2.4A, what will the ammeters A 2 and A 3 read? Neglect the resistances of the ammeters.

Question

Philoid · Accepted Answer

1.6A, 4A

Given,

Current through A₁ ammeter, i-i₁= 2.4A

Formula used:

Depending on the resistance offered by each paths of a circuit, the current split inversely. The voltage across the two branches will be same as they are connected parallel.

Solution:

The current going through Ammeter A₃ will split into two. To find the current in two branches, let’s equate the voltage in each branches.

Hence,

By substituting the value of i-i₁= 2.4A, we get i₁ that goes through ammeter A₂ as,

Hence the total current i, passing through A₃

Hence the current through A₂ and A₃ are 1.6A and 4A.

If the reading of ammeter A1 in figure is 2.4A, what will the ammeters A2 and A3 read? Neglect the resistances of the ammeters.

If the reading of ammeter A₁ in figure is 2.4A, what will the ammeters A₂ and A₃ read? Neglect the resistances of the ammeters.