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Physics · Oct / Nov 2018 · Paper 12 · Question 29

5054Resistance

Students are asked to describe an experiment to measure the resistance of a metallic conductor. Which description is correct?

  1. AConnect an ammeter in parallel and a voltmeter in series with the conductor then use R = I/V.
  2. BConnect an ammeter in parallel and a voltmeter in series with the conductor then use R = V/I.
  3. CConnect a voltmeter in parallel and an ammeter in series with the conductor then use R = I/V.
  4. DConnect a voltmeter in parallel and an ammeter in series with the conductor then use R = V/I.

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Correct answer: D. Connect a voltmeter in parallel and an ammeter in series with the conductor then use R = V/I.

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