Q. In the given circuit, the voltmeter records 5V. The resistance of the voltmeter in ohm is

A) 200
B) 100
C) 10
D) 50
Explanation

(b) Let the resistance of voltmeter is $G\Omega.$
∴ Total resistance of the circuit
$R = \left( \frac{G \times 100}{G + 100} + 50 \right)\Omega$
Total current
$i = \frac{V}{G} = \frac{10}{\left( \frac{G \times 100}{G + 100} + 50 \right)}$
Voltage across 100$\Omega$ resistance
$= i\left( \frac{G \times 100}{G + 100} \right) = \frac{10}{\left( \frac{G \times 100}{G + 100} + 50 \right)} \times \left( \frac{G \times 100}{G + 100} \right)$
Reading of voltmeter =5V
∴ Voltage across 100$\Omega$ =5V
$\therefore 5 = \frac{10}{\left( \frac{G \times 100}{G + 100} + 50 \right)} \times \left( \frac{G \times 100}{G + 100} \right)$
On solving $G = 100\Omega$

Dr. Abubacker
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.