O-LevelPhysicsElectricity5054/11 · May/June 2010 · Q271 Mark

A 6V supply is connected in series with an ammeter and a 4Ω resistor. What is the reading on the ammeter?

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A0.67 A

B1.5 A

C10 A

D24 A

✓ Correct answer

B: 1.5 A

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Topic: Electricity, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, May/June 2010 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 27.

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