Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Practical circuits

Practical circuits — practice question

A battery with negligible internal resistance is connected to a resistor network, an ammeter and a switch $S$, as illustrated. With $S$ open, the ammeter reading is $250\,\text{mA}$. With $S$ closed, what change occurs in the ammeter reading?

  • A$1.07\,\text{A}$
  • B$1.32\,\text{A}$
  • C$190\,\text{mA}$
  • D$440\,\text{mA}$

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