A resistor is connected to an ideal voltage source

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Electricity · Electricity

Problem

A resistor RR is connected to an ideal voltage source. An ammeter of internal resistance RAR_A is to be inserted in series with RR. Derive an expression for RAR_A in terms of RR and a specified allowed percentage change δ%\delta\% in the circuit current, so that the current does not fall by more than δ%\delta\% when the ammeter is included.

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