Parallel Circuits

In the circuit diagram below, what are the correct readings of voltmeters V1 and V2?

• V₁ reads 2.0 V and V₂ reads 4.0 V

• V₁ reads 4.0 V and V₂ reads 2.0 V

• V₁ reads 3.0 V and V₂ reads 3.0 V

• V₁ reads 6.0 V and V₂ reads 6.0 V

Ammeters A1, A2 and A3 are placed in a circuit as shown below. What is the reading on ammeter A3?

• 1 A

• 2 A

• 3 A

• 5 A

Base your answer to the following question on the diagram below. What is the current reading of ammeter A?

• 6 A

• 8 A

• 2 A

• 4 A

In the circuit shown below, the potential difference across the 4.0-ohm resistor is

• 2 V

• 3 V

• 6 V

• 12 V

In the diagram below of a parallel circuit, ammeter A measures the current supplied by the 110-volt source.

What is the current measured by ammeter A?

• 1 A

• 0.1 A

• 5.5 A

• 11 A

What is the current reading of ammeter A1 ?

• 10 A

• 6 A

• 3 A

• 4 A

What is the potential difference across the source?

• 440 V

• 220 V

• 120 V

• 60 V

In the circuit below, if an ammeter is moved from position 1 to position 2, the current measured will

• increase

• decrease

• stay the same

What is the current in ammeter A in the diagram below?

• 1 A

• 1/3 A

• 3 A

• 9 A

In the circuit diagram below, ammeter A measures the current supplied by the 10.-volt battery. What is the current measured by ammeter A?

• 0.13 A

• 2.0 A

• 0.5 A

• 4 A