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Chapter 26, Problem 26.73P
Point a in Fig. P26.73 is maintained at a constant potential of 400 V above ground. (See Problem 26.67.) (a) What is the reading of a voltmeter with the proper range and with resistance 5.00 × 104 Ω when connected between point b and ground? (b) What is the reading of a voltmeter with resistance 5.00 × 106 Ω? (c) What is the reading of a voltmeter with infinite resistance?
Figure P26.73
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