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In a circuit, a voltmeter is connected in parallel with a resistance R and reads 20V. An ammeter is connected with this combination in series and reads 5A.
The correct value of resistance R is:

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Solution

V = IR
20 = 5R
$R = \frac{20}{5} = 4$

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