Two resistors of 
each are connected in series with a 9 V battery. A voltmeter of 
resistance is connected to measure the voltage drop across one of the resistors. The voltmeter reading is 
V.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
When the 
voltmeter is connected in parallel with one 
resistor, the equivalent resistance is 
.
Total circuit resistance: 
.
Circuit current: 
.
Voltmeter reading (voltage across parallel combination): 
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