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The circuit below consists of 2 resistors 3 meters and a potential source.
2
R1
R2
3
In which of the numbered positions could an ammeter be correctly placed to measure the current passing through Resistor-1 (R1)?
Only Meter 2 is correctly placed to measure the current in R1.
Only Meter 1 is correctly placed to measure the current in R1.
O Only Meter 3 is correctly placed to measure the current in R1.
Both Meters 1 and Meter 3 are correctly placed to measure the current in R1.
None of the positions shown would be appropriate to place an ammeter that would measure the current through R1 correctly.
Transcribed Image Text:The circuit below consists of 2 resistors 3 meters and a potential source. 2 R1 R2 3 In which of the numbered positions could an ammeter be correctly placed to measure the current passing through Resistor-1 (R1)? Only Meter 2 is correctly placed to measure the current in R1. Only Meter 1 is correctly placed to measure the current in R1. O Only Meter 3 is correctly placed to measure the current in R1. Both Meters 1 and Meter 3 are correctly placed to measure the current in R1. None of the positions shown would be appropriate to place an ammeter that would measure the current through R1 correctly.
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  • Voltmeter : It is a device used to measure electrical potential difference across two points in an electrical circuit.
  • Ammeter : It is a device used to measure current in a circuit.
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