The reading of the ideal ammeter in the circuit is

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The reading of the ideal ammeter in the circuit is

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Options:

A $1 A$
B $2 A$
C $3 A$
D $5 A$

Solution:

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The correct answer is:

5 A

An ideal ammeter has zero resistance and hence the current will flow through the ammeter and not through the

3 Ω

resistor.

∴ I = \frac{10}{2} = 5 A

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