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Question
The diagram below in Fig. 8.40 shows a cell of e.m.f. ε = 2 volt and internal resistance r = 1 ohm to an external resistance R = 4 ohm. The ammeter A measures the current in the circuit and the
voltmeter V measures the terminal voltage across the cell. What will be the readings of the ammeter and voltmeter when (i) the key K is open, (ii) the key K is closed.
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Solution
(i) Ammeter reading = 0 because of no current
Voltage V = ϵ − Ir
V = 2 − 0 × 1 = 2 volt
(ii) Ammeter reading :
I =ε /(R + r)
I=2 / (4+1) = 2 / 5 = 0.4 amp
Voltage reading :
Voltage V = ϵ - Ir
V=2 - 0.4 x 1 = 2 - 0.4 = 1.6 V
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