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The diagram below shows a circuit
containing two lamps. What will
ammeter 3 read?

The diagram below shows a circuit containing two lamps. What will ammeter 3 read?-example-1

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Answer:1.5

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

E₁ = E₂ = E₃ = 1.5 V

I₁ = 2 A

I₂ = 0.5 A

_________

I₃ - ?

Current strength in the common circuit:

I₁ = 2 V

The lamps are connected in parallel.

I₁ = I₂ + I₃

Ammeter 3 read:

I₃ = I₁ - I₂ = 2V - 0.5V = 1.5 V

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