A resistor is connected across a DC supply

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Problem

A 100 Ω100\,\Omega resistor is connected across a 15 V15\,\text{V} DC supply. When a voltmeter of resistance 500 Ω500\,\Omega is connected across the resistor, the total current drawn from the supply increases. Calculate the percentage error introduced in the resistor current because of the voltmeter connection. (a) 33%33\% (b) 17%17\% (c) 20%20\% (d) 25%25\%

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