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Bittoo connects three resistors R, 2R, and 4R in parallel and connects them to a battery. He then connects three voltmeters V1, V2, and V3 across these resistors, as shown in the given figure.
What will be the respective readings shown by V1, V2,and V3?
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Bittoo connects three resistors R, 2R, and 4R in parallel and connects them to a battery. He then connects three voltmeters V1, V2, and V3 across these resistors, as shown in the given figure.
What will be the respective readings shown by V1, V2,and V3?
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Solution
The correct option is D
In a parallel combination, the potential difference across each resistor remains the same. Hence, all the voltmeters connected with the resistors in a parallel connection will show the same reading. This reading will be equal to the applied potential, V.
In a parallel combination, the potential difference across each resistor remains the same. Hence, all the voltmeters connected with the resistors in a parallel connection will show the same reading. This reading will be equal to the applied potential, V.