The illustration depicts a circuit containing two resistors.
What is the magnitude of the current passing through the ammeter displayed in the image?
To determine the magnitude of the current passing through the ammeter in the circuit, we need to first calculate the total resistance in the circuit.
The two resistors are in series, so we can determine the total resistance by adding the resistances of the two resistors:
Total Resistance = R1 + R2
Assuming R1 = 4 ohms and R2 = 6 ohms, the total resistance would be:
Total Resistance = 4 ohms + 6 ohms = 10 ohms
Next, we need to use Ohm's Law to calculate the current passing through the circuit:
I = V / R
Assuming the voltage source provides 20 volts, the current passing through the circuit would be:
I = 20V / 10 ohms = 2 amperes
Therefore, the magnitude of the current passing through the ammeter displayed in the image is 2 amperes.