Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Practical circuits

Practical circuits — practice question

A battery that has internal resistance is joined to a parallel circuit containing two resistors and a switch $S$, as illustrated. At the start, switch $S$ is open. What change is observed in the voltmeter and ammeter readings when switch $S$ is closed?

  • Avoltmeter reading decreases, ammeter reading increases
  • Bvoltmeter reading decreases, ammeter reading decreases
  • Cvoltmeter reading increases, ammeter reading increases
  • Dvoltmeter reading increases, ammeter reading decreases

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