A battery is connected to a resistor

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Electric Circuits · Electric Circuits

Problem

A 5 V5\,\text{V} battery is connected to a 100 Ω100\,\Omega resistor. By mistake, a voltmeter having an internal resistance of 20 kΩ20\,\text{k}\Omega is inserted in series with the resistor. Calculate the current that will flow through the circuit.

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