Question

Identify which of the following statement is true of the voltmeters?

• A. Voltmeter 1 and voltmeter 2 will read the same voltage
• B. Voltmeter 1 will read 6 V
• C. Voltmeter 2 will read 6 V
• D. Voltmeter 2 will read the correct voltage across the 3 $\Omega$ resistor
• E. Both voltmeters will read the correct voltage across the $6\Omega$ resistor.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Voltmeter 1 will read 6 V

As the resistors are connected in parallel with the 6 V battery, the potential drop across $6\Omega$ and $3\Omega$ resistors will be 6 V.

Voltmeter $V_1$ will not show any readings as there is no potential drop between the points where it is connected.

Option B is correct.