Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2023 · Paper 13 · Question 34

A battery with internal resistance is connected to a parallel arrangement of two resistors and a switch S, as shown. Initially, switch S is open. What happens to the voltmeter and ammeter readings when switch S is closed?

1. Avoltmeter reading decreases, ammeter reading increases
2. Bvoltmeter reading decreases, ammeter reading decreases
3. Cvoltmeter reading increases, ammeter reading increases
4. Dvoltmeter reading increases, ammeter reading decreases

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