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$$
\text { The reading of the ammeter in the following figure will be }
$$

PhysicsCurrent ElectricityJEE Main
Options:
  • A $0.8 \mathrm{~A}$
  • B $0.6 \mathrm{~A}$
  • C $0.4 \mathrm{~A}$
  • D $0.2 \mathrm{~A}$
Solution:
1840 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $0.4 \mathrm{~A}$
Hints: $\frac{1}{R}=\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{3}+\frac{1}{6}=\frac{3+2+1}{6}=1 \Omega$
$$
\begin{aligned}
& \mathrm{R}_{\text {eq }}=1+4=5 \Omega \\
& \mathrm{I}=\frac{2}{5}=0.4 \mathrm{~A}
\end{aligned}
$$

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