**Question:**In which circuit would ammeter A show the greatest current?**Diagrams:**1. **Circuit (1)**: - A series circuit with a 1.5V battery. - There are two resistors each of 5Ω connected in series. - An ammeter (A) is placed in series with the battery and the resistors. 2. **Circuit (2)**: - A simple circuit with a 1.5V battery. - A single 5Ω resistor is connected in series with the battery. - An ammeter (A) is placed in series with the battery and the resistor. 3. **Circuit (3)**: - A parallel circuit with a 1.5V battery. - Two 5Ω resistors are connected in parallel. - An ammeter (A) is placed in series with the battery and the parallel resistors. 4. **Circuit (4)**: - A parallel circuit with a 1.5V battery. - Three 5Ω resistors are connected in parallel. - An ammeter (A) is placed in series with the battery and the resistors.**Options:**- 1- 2- 3- 4_Select the number corresponding to the circuit where the ammeter reads the greatest current._**Explanation of Diagrams:**- **Series Circuits:** In series circuits, the total resistance is the sum of all resistances.- **Parallel Circuits:** In parallel circuits, the total resistance is reduced and can be calculated using the formula: \( \frac{1}{R_{total}} = \frac{1}{R_1} + \frac{1}{R_2} + \cdots + \frac{1}{R_n} \) **Analysis:**- In Circuit (1), the total resistance is \( R_{total} = 5Ω + 5Ω = 10Ω \).- In Circuit (2), the total resistance is \( R_{total} = 5Ω \).- In Circuit (3), the total resistance is calculated as \( \frac{1}{R_{total}} = \frac{1}{5Ω} + \frac{1}{5Ω} = \frac{2}{5Ω} \Rightarrow R_{total} = 2.5Ω

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