Q11. To measure the current through a resistor, you need to connect the ammeter A. in parallel with the resistor B. in series with the resistor C. you need two meters, one in parallel, the other in series Q12. When the switch is closed, VP1 and VP2 each measure 3.0 V. RA= 6.0 2, RB = 3.0 f2. What is the current through bulb B? A. 0.33 A B. 0.5 A C. 4.0 A D. 1.5 A E. 2.0 A F. 3.0 A G. 1.0 A H. none of the above VP1 VP2

Q11. To measure the current through a resistor, you need to connect the ammeter A. in parallel with the resistor B. in series with the resistor C. you need two meters, one in parallel, the other in series Q12. When the switch is closed, VP1 and VP2 each measure 3.0 V. RA= 6.0 2, RB = 3.0 f2. What is the current through bulb B? A. 0.33 A B. 0.5 A C. 4.0 A D. 1.5 A E. 2.0 A F. 3.0 A G. 1.0 A H. none of the above VP1 VP2

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Chapter10: Direct-current Circuits

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Problem 94CP: Consider the circuit below, (a) What is the initial current through resistor R2? when the switch is...

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