Question
Voltmeters V1 and V2 are connected in series across a D.C. line. V1 reads 80 V and has a per volt resistance of 200 Ω. V2 has a total resistance of 32 kΩ. What is the line voltage?
Solution
Given, voltmetres V1 and V2 are connected in series across a D.C line.
Potential across V1 = 80 V
Per volt resistance, R= 200 Ω
The resistance R1 of voltmeter V1 is given by
R1 = 80 x 200 = 16000 Ω = 16 k Ω
Current in the circuit,
Reading of voltmeter, V2= IR2
= (5 x 10–3) x (32 x 103)
= 160 V.
∴ Line voltage, V = V1 + V2 = 80 + 160 = 240 V.