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All I know about the circuit is that there's a switch in it, and one point in it is labeled

' B ' in the drawing. Get that ? . . . the drawing. By that I mean the picture, figure,

sketch, or schematic that's printed next to the question wherever you copied it from.

With one momentary glance at that picture, all would be revealed and I have no doubt

that I could answer the question. But while the picture remains hidden, even the wisest

among my teachers is helpless and can speak no answer. That may give you some small

idea of how important the picture is.

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Q: If you add an ammeter at point B what current would it read when the switch is closed?
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