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Three voltmeters, all having different internal resistances are joined as shown in figure. When some potential difference is applied across A and B, their readings are V1,V2 and V3. Choose the correct option.

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Options:
  • A V1=V2
  • B V1V3-V2
  • C V1+V2>V3
  • D V1+V2=V3
Solution:
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The correct answer is: V1+V2=V3

Let's consider the following diagram:

According to the Kirchhoff's voltage law, the algebraic sum of the voltages in a closed loop is zero.

From the above figure, it can be written that

V1+V2-V3=0V1+V2=V3

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