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An ammeter and a voltmeter are joined in series to a cell. Their readings are A and V respectively. If a resistance is now joined parallel with the voltmeter.

Option: 1

both A & V will increase
 


Option: 2

both A & V will decrease
 


Option: 3

A will increase and V will decrease
 


Option: 4

A will decrease and V will increase


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When a resistance joined in parallel with the voltmeter, the total resistance of the circuit decreases. Current will increases and ammeter reading will increase. The equivalent resistance across the voltmeter decreases and hence its reading will decrease.

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