A 300Ω resistor and a 100Ω resistor are connected in series, and this combination is subjected to a 60.0V ddp. A voltmeter is connected to the 300Ω resistor terminals and the reading is 43.5V. What is the resistance of the voltmeter?

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A 300Ω resistor and a 100Ω resistor are connected in series, and this combination is subjected to a 60.0V ddp. A voltmeter is connected to the 300Ω resistor terminals and the reading is 43.5V. What is the resistance of the voltmeter?

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