An Unmarked Resistor Is Being Used in a Circuit

question 47

Multiple Choice

An unmarked resistor is being used in a circuit. To determine its resistance by making voltage and current measurements, one should connect

• A) the voltmeter and ammeter in parallel with the resistor.
• B) the voltmeter and ammeter in series with the resistor.
• C) the voltmeter in series with the resistor, and the ammeter in parallel with the resistor.
• D) the voltmeter in parallel with the resistor, and the ammeter in series with the resistor.

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