Question

Three voltmeters V, V₁ and V₂ are connected as in

Figure 37.9. a If V reads 18V and V, reads 12V, what does V₂ read?

b If the ammeter A reads 0.5A, how much electrical energy is changed to heat and light in lamp L₁ in one minute? c Copy Figure 37.9 and mark with a + the positive terminals of the ammeter and voltmeters for correct

connection.

Answer 1

a. V₂ = 6 V

b. 360 joules

c. The positive terminals of both the voltmeter and ammeter are connected to the positive terminal of the power source

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Step-by-step explanation:

a. The voltmeter readings are;

V₁ = 12 V, V = 18 V

Given that the voltage reading, 'V', is the voltage reading across two loads with voltages, V₁ and V₂ connected in series, we have;

V = V₁ + V₂

V₂ = V - V₁

V₂ = 18 V - 12 V = 6 V

b. The reading of the ammeter, A, I = 0.5 A

The heat energy, Q = I·V·t

Where;

t = The time = 1 minute (60 seconds)

Therefore, for the lamp L₁, where V = 12 V, we have;

Q₁ = 0.5 A × 12 V × 60 s = 360 Joules

The amount of electrical energy changed into heat and light in lamp L₁, Q₁ = 360 joules

c. The positive terminals of the voltmeter and ammeter are connected to the positive terminal of the power source

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