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Electric Current

Problem 3.173

An ammeter and a voltmeter are connected in series to a battery with an emf \(\mathscr{E}=6.0 \mathrm{~V}\). When a certain resistance is connected in parallel with the voltmeter, the readings of the latter decrease \(\eta=2.0\) times, whereas the readings of the ammeter increase the same number of times. Find the voltmeter readings after the connection of the resistance.

Reveal Answer
V=E/(η+1)=2.0 VV=\mathscr{E} /(\eta+1)=2.0 \mathrm{~V}