Two batteries, one of emf $18\ volt$ and internal resistance $2\Omega$ and the other of emf $12\ volt$ and internal resistance $1\Omega,$ are connected as shown. The voltmeter $V$ will record a reading of

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(c) Reading of voltmeter
$= E_{eq} = \frac{E_{1}r_{2} + E_{2}r_{1}}{r_{1} + r_{2}} = \frac{18 	imes 1 + 12 	imes 2}{1 + 2} = 14V$

Q. Two batteries, one of emf $18\ volt$ and internal resistance $2\Omega$ and the other of emf $12\ volt$ and internal resistance $1\Omega,$ are connected as shown. The voltmeter $V$ will record a reading of

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