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In the circuit shown here, the ammeter A reads 5A and the voltmeter V reads 20V. The correct value of resistance R is

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Voltmeters generally have a very high resistance and 

∴ a very small amount (>0A) of current passes through them. 

Thus,the amount of current flowing as I1 ​ ,(current through R) and I2 ​ (current through V) will be I=5A 

⇒I1 ​ +I2 ​ =5

∴I1 ​ =5−I2 ​ 

As I2 ​ >0 

⇒I1 ​ <5 

Applying Ohm's law on the LHS of the above inequality, 

20/R ​ <5 since I1 ​ = 20/R ​ 

⇒ 20/5 ​ <R 

∴R>4Ω 

∴ the correct value of resistance R is slightly greater than 4Ω



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