During a lab investigation

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Electric Circuits · Electric Circuits

Problem

During a lab investigation, ammeters read I1=0.65 AI_1=0.65\,\text{A} and I2=0.42 AI_2=0.42\,\text{A} for two wires that carry current into a junction. Calculate the current that should be measured in the single wire leaving the junction if the conservation of charge holds.

Related theory

Browse the problem library