The potential difference across the 100 Ω Ω resistance in the following circuit is measured by a voltmeter of 900 Ω Ω resistance. The percentage error made in reading the potential difference is
A
B
0.1
C
1.0
D
10.0
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Before connecting the voltmeter, potential difference across 
resistance
Finally after connecting voltmeter across 
Equivalent resistance 
Final potential difference
% error = 
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