Answer:
See below
Explanation:
With switches open, the circuit is a simple series circuit ....the ammeters will have the same readings
V = IR
I = V/R = 5 / (10+5+5) = .25 A
b) With S1 closed 5 ohm and 10 ohm in parallel become = 5 *10 / (5+10) = 3.33 ohm
then the series circuit current becomes
5 v / ( 10 + 3.33 + 5 ) = ammeter 1 = .273 amps
ammeter 2 will get a portion of this ...the smaller resistor will get 2/3 ...the 10 ohm resistor will get 1/3 .273 * 10 / 15 =.182 amps
