Question 4 (4 points) A voltmeter and ammeter have been connected in series with two resistors, as shown below. You should assume the ammeter - A - and voltmeter - V - are "ideal", and that the wires have no resistance. The reading on the ammeter (in Amps) is: ?Vbatt = 400 volts A 100 ? V 100 ? 0.5 2.0 4.0 zero
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