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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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Answer» 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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