Student Workbook for College Physics: A Strategic Approach
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Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
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Chapter 23, Problem 20CQ
A voltmeter is (incorrectly) inserted into a circuit as shown in Figure Q23.20.
a. What is the current in the circuit?
b. What does the voltmeter read?
c. How would you change the circuit to correctly connect the voltmeter to measure the potential difference across the resistor?
Figure Q23.20
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