A resistor is connected to a ideal battery

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Electricity · Electricity

Problem

A

2\,\Omega

resistor is connected to a

6\,\text{V}

ideal battery. An ammeter with internal resistance

0.1\,\Omega

is inserted in series to measure the current. What current will the ammeter indicate? (a)

3.0\,\text{A}

(b)

2.86\,\text{A}

(c)

3.16\,\text{A}

(d)

2.9\,\text{A}

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