Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Electric Current in Conductors
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Electric Current in Conductors
The electromotive force E and the internal resistance r of a...
The electromotive force and the internal resistance of a battery are and respectively. The external resistance is . The resistances of the ammeter and voltmeter are and respectively. The switch is thrown to the other side such that the voltmeter is now connected across the series combination of and the ammeter. What will be the readings of the two meters now?

Options
- A,
- B,
- C,
- D,
Correct answer
C. ,
Step-by-step solution
When the switch is thrown to the other side, the voltmeter is connected in parallel with the series combination of the resistor and the ammeter.
Resistance of the series combination of and the ammeter:
Equivalent resistance of the parallel combination of the voltmeter and :
Total equivalent resistance of the circuit including the internal resistance of the battery:
Total current drawn from the battery:
The voltmeter reading is the potential difference across the parallel combination:
The ammeter reading is the current flowing through the series combination of and the ammeter:
Answer: ,
Resistance of the series combination of and the ammeter:
Equivalent resistance of the parallel combination of the voltmeter and :
Total equivalent resistance of the circuit including the internal resistance of the battery:
Total current drawn from the battery:
The voltmeter reading is the potential difference across the parallel combination:
The ammeter reading is the current flowing through the series combination of and the ammeter:
Answer: ,