Figure shows the circuit that contains three resistances (9 each) and two inductors (4 mH each). The reading of ammeter at the moment switch K is turned ON, is A. [figure]
- 2
- 3
- 1
- zero
Answer
(3) 1
Solution
At the moment the switch is closed (t = 0), current through an inductor cannot change suddenly, so it is zero; each inductor acts as an open circuit.
No current flows in the two branches containing the inductors.
Only the middle 9 resistor is connected across the battery:
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I = VR = 99 = 1 A
Answer: (3)