How to solve current circuit problems without enough information?

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Applying Kirchhoff's rules is suggested to solve circuit problems involving unknown currents and resistances, but insufficient information complicates the process. The direction of the ammeter current remains ambiguous without additional data, leading to multiple possible solutions. Participants emphasize that the lack of specific details makes it challenging to arrive at a definitive answer. The discussion highlights the importance of having complete information for accurate circuit analysis. Ultimately, the inability to determine certain variables limits the problem-solving approach.
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https://www.physicsforums.com/attachments/267955 I think i should apply kirchkoff rules so I can find i1,i2,i3 R1,R' but I don't have enough information and I don't know how to have those informations .What is your ideas?
 
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In which direction is the ammeter current?
If that is not given, there are multiple answers to this problem.
 
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cnh1995 said:
In which direction is the ammeter current?
If that is not given, there are multiple answers to this problem.
It's arbitrary I guess, because i don't have the information
 
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https://www.physicsforums.com/attachments/267955 I think i should apply kirchkoff rules so I can find i1,i2,i3 R1,R' but I don't have enough information and I don't know how to have those informations .What is your ideas?
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