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All the bulbs in the three circuits are identical. An ammeter is placed in different locations, as shown. Rank the current readings in the ammeter from highest to lowest.

 

This diagram presents three circuit configurations, labeled A, B, and C, arranged to illustrate the impact of an ammeter on the circuit's position.

### Circuit A
- **Components:**
  - Three light bulbs connected in parallel.
  - An ammeter connected in parallel with the middle light bulb.
  - A power source at the bottom.
- **Description:** The ammeter measures the current flowing through the middle bulb.

### Circuit B
- **Components:**
  - Three light bulbs connected in parallel.
  - An ammeter connected in series with the middle light bulb.
  - A power source at the bottom.
- **Description:** The ammeter measures the total current flowing through the entire circuit.

### Circuit C
- **Components:**
  - Three light bulbs connected in parallel.
  - An ammeter connected in parallel with the uppermost light bulb.
  - A power source at the bottom.
- **Description:** The ammeter measures the current through the top bulb.

### Key Points
- **Parallel Configuration:** All bulbs receive the full voltage from the supply, offering consistent brightness regardless of the number of bulbs.
- **Ammeter Placement:** The placement of the ammeter affects the measurement and interpretation of the current in each circuit section.

This illustration aids in understanding how ammeter positioning impacts current measurement in a parallel circuit setup.
Transcribed Image Text:This diagram presents three circuit configurations, labeled A, B, and C, arranged to illustrate the impact of an ammeter on the circuit's position. ### Circuit A - **Components:** - Three light bulbs connected in parallel. - An ammeter connected in parallel with the middle light bulb. - A power source at the bottom. - **Description:** The ammeter measures the current flowing through the middle bulb. ### Circuit B - **Components:** - Three light bulbs connected in parallel. - An ammeter connected in series with the middle light bulb. - A power source at the bottom. - **Description:** The ammeter measures the total current flowing through the entire circuit. ### Circuit C - **Components:** - Three light bulbs connected in parallel. - An ammeter connected in parallel with the uppermost light bulb. - A power source at the bottom. - **Description:** The ammeter measures the current through the top bulb. ### Key Points - **Parallel Configuration:** All bulbs receive the full voltage from the supply, offering consistent brightness regardless of the number of bulbs. - **Ammeter Placement:** The placement of the ammeter affects the measurement and interpretation of the current in each circuit section. This illustration aids in understanding how ammeter positioning impacts current measurement in a parallel circuit setup.
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