Figure shows the circuit that contains three resistances ( 9 Ω each) and two inductors ( 4 mH each). The reading of ammeter at the moment switch K is turned ON, is ______ A. (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 1 (d) zero

Answer: (c). At the instant of switching on, an inductor blocks current (acts as an open circuit). Only the middle 9 Ω branch carries current. I = 9/9 = 1 A So the answer is (c) 1.

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Combination of Inductors, LR & LC Circuits

Figure shows the circuit that contains three resistances ( $9\,\Omega$ each) and two inductors ( 4 mH each). The reading of ammeter at the moment switch $K$ is turned ON, is ______ A.

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Answer: (c)

At the instant of switching on, an inductor blocks current (acts as an open circuit).
Only the middle $9\,\Omega$ branch carries current.
$I = \frac{9}{9} = 1\text{ A}$
So the answer is (c) 1.

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