During an experiment

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Problem

During an experiment, an ammeter in the wire leading into a junction reads

3.5\,\text{A}

. Another ammeter in one branch leaving the junction reads

1.4\,\text{A}

. Assuming ideal meters and wires, what current should the student predict for the second branch leaving the junction? (a)

4.9\,\text{A}

(b)

2.1\,\text{A}

(c)

1.4\,\text{A}

(d)

3.5\,\text{A}