A Voltage Reading Is Obtained by Placing a Voltmeter Across

question 92

Multiple Choice

A voltage reading is obtained by placing a voltmeter across a resistor. What happens to the total current flowing in the circuit as a result of this action?

• A)The current increases.
• B)The current decreases.
• C)The current does not change.
• D)The current increases if the meter's internal resistance is less than the original resistance in the circuit and decreases if its internal resistance is greater than the circuit's original resistance.

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