JAMB Physics 1989 Question 38

Question 38

Current Electricity

In the above circuit diagrams, A is the ammeter and V the voltmeter. Which of the circuits is correct for finding the value of the resistance R?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.I
  2. B.II
  3. C.III
  4. D.IV
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Answer: A (I)

Explanation

The ammeter must be in series with R and the voltmeter in parallel across R, as in circuit I.