Five resistors are connected in a circuit as shown. Find the ammeter reading when circuit is closed.

Labelling each of the resistance as shown in the figure below.


Resistance R1 and R2 are in series


Rs1 = R1 + R2


Rs1 = 3 + 3 = 6Ω


Now Rs1 and R3 are in parallel.






Rp = 2Ω.


Now R4, Rp and R5 are in series.




Hence the Equivalent resistance of the circuit is 3Ω.


For Ammeter Reading


Current (I) =


Hence the current reading in ammeter is 1A.


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