A voltmeter with internal resistance of x Ω can be used to measure up to 20 V. In order to increase its measuring range to 30 V, the required modification is to .
- connect resistor of x2 Ω, in series with voltmeter.
- connect resistor of x2 Ω, in parallel to voltmeter.
- connect a resistor of x Ω in series with voltmeter.
- connect resistor of 2x Ω in parallel to voltmeter.
Answer
(1) connect resistor of x2 Ω, in series with voltmeter.
Solution
The voltmeter gives full-scale deflection when the current through it is
Ig= 20x A
To read 30 V with the same full-scale current, a resistance R must be added in series:
Ig(x+R)=30 ⇒ 20x(x+R)=30
⇒ x+R= 3x2 ⇒ R= x2
∴ Connect a resistor of x2 in series with the voltmeter.
Answer: (1)