Fill in the blanks. Similarly the current across R2 is:mAAnd the current across R3 is:mAThe current read by the ammeter is the sum of the currents across each resistor:1=h+/2 + !3| =mAAlternatively, we can solve for the current across the ammeter by first calculating the equivalent resistance and then applying Ohm's law.The equivalent resistance of the three resistors in parallel is:1/Rag =1/R, +1/R, +1/Thus,Req QUESTION 1What is the current read by the ammeter in the circuit below? Let R1 = 1 kiloohm, R2 = 2 kiloohm, R3 = 3 kiloohm, and the emf of the ideal source is 5 volts.Input R1, R2, and R3 for resistors R1, R2, and R3 respectively. Input E for the emf E. Use context clues to figure out if you need to input a numerical value, variable, word, etc. Allnumerical answers should be in three significant figures.R1R2R3First we calculate the current across each resistor. From Ohm's law, we arrive at a general formula for current:Plugging in values, the current across the resistor R1 is equal to: (Please note that the current is in milliamperes)mA

Given, Resistances, R1=1 kΩ,R2=2 kΩ,R3=3 kΩ Emf of source, V=5 V.

Similarly the current across R2 is: mA And the current across R3 is: 13 = mA The current read by the ammeter is the sum of the currents across each resistor: mA Alternatively we can solve for the current across the ammeter by firct calculating the eguivalent resistance and then anplving Ohm's

Similarly the current across R2 is: mA And the current across R3 is: 13 = mA The current read by the ammeter is the sum of the currents across each resistor: mA Alternatively we can solve for the current across the ammeter by firct calculating the eguivalent resistance and then anplving Ohm's

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter29: Direct Current (dc) Circuits

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Problem 64PQ: Ralph has three resistors, R1, R2, and R3, connected in series. When connected to an ideal emf...

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