Question

Study the circuit shown in which two resistors X and Y of resistances 3 Ω and 6 Ω
respectively are joined in series with a battery of 2V.

Draw a circuit diagram showing the above two resistors X and Y joined in parallel with same battery and same ammeter and voltmeter. 

Hint:

In a series circuit, the current remains the same throughout, but in a parallel circuit, the potential difference across each component is identical.

Answer 1

In this case, we would rearrange the resistors into a parallel combination and ensure the same battery is connected along with the ammeter and voltmeter. The circuit diagram for the parallel combination is shown below: