(a)
Find the current through the ammeter
(a)
Answer to Problem 115P
The current through the ammeter
Explanation of Solution
Write the equation for current.
Here,
Consider left top
For ammeter
This resistance is in series with
Substitute the value of
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Therefore, the current through the ammeter
(b)
Find the current through the ammeter
(b)
Answer to Problem 115P
The current through the ammeter
Explanation of Solution
Consider left top
For ammeter
Conclusion:
Substitute
Thus, the voltage across
Then current through ammeter
Therefore, the current through the ammeter
Want to see more full solutions like this?
Chapter 18 Solutions
Physics
- College PhysicsPhysicsISBN:9781305952300Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris VuillePublisher:Cengage LearningUniversity Physics (14th Edition)PhysicsISBN:9780133969290Author:Hugh D. Young, Roger A. FreedmanPublisher:PEARSONIntroduction To Quantum MechanicsPhysicsISBN:9781107189638Author:Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Physics for Scientists and EngineersPhysicsISBN:9781337553278Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. JewettPublisher:Cengage LearningLecture- Tutorials for Introductory AstronomyPhysicsISBN:9780321820464Author:Edward E. Prather, Tim P. Slater, Jeff P. Adams, Gina BrissendenPublisher:Addison-WesleyCollege Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio...PhysicsISBN:9780134609034Author:Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart FieldPublisher:PEARSON