An ammeter and a voltmeter are joined in series to a cell

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Electric Circuits · Electric Circuits

Problem

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 in parallel with the voltmeter, both

A

and

V

will increase both

A

and

V

will decrease

A

will decrease,

V

will increase

A

will increase,

V

will decrease (1) both

A

and

V

will increase (2) both

A

and

V

will decrease (3)

A

will decrease,

V

will increase (4)

A

will increase,

V

will decrease