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To determine the equivalent resistance of two resistors when connected in series, a student arrnaged the circuit components as shown in (Fig. 3.63) But he did not succeed to achieve the objective. Which mistake has been committed by him in setting up the circuit ?
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The ammeter has not been connected properly as its positive terminal has been joined to the negative of the battery and negative terminal to the positive of the battery.
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