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Published on: September 13, 2026
Two resistances of 
and 
are connected in series with 6 volt battery of negligible internal resistance. A voltmeter of resistance 
is used to measure the potential difference across 
. The error in the measurement of potential difference in volt approximately is
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Before connecting voltmeter potential difference across 
resistance is
After connecting voltmeter equivalent resistance between 
and 
Silence, potential difference measured by voltmeter 
Error in measurement 
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