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A voltmeter consists of a `25Omega` coil connected in series with a `575 Omega` resistor. The coil takes 10 mA for full-scale deflection. What maximum potential difference can be measured on this voltmeter?

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To find the maximum potential difference that can be measured by the voltmeter, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the components of the voltmeter The voltmeter consists of a coil with a resistance of \( R_1 = 25 \, \Omega \) and a series resistor with a resistance of \( R_2 = 575 \, \Omega \). ### Step 2: Calculate the equivalent resistance Since the coil and the resistor are in series, the total or equivalent resistance \( R_{eq} \) can be calculated using the formula: \[ R_{eq} = R_1 + R_2 \] Substituting the values: \[ R_{eq} = 25 \, \Omega + 575 \, \Omega = 600 \, \Omega \] ### Step 3: Determine the maximum current The maximum current \( I_{max} \) for full-scale deflection is given as \( 10 \, \text{mA} \). We need to convert this into amperes: \[ I_{max} = 10 \, \text{mA} = 10 \times 10^{-3} \, \text{A} = 0.01 \, \text{A} \] ### Step 4: Use Ohm's Law to find the maximum potential difference According to Ohm's Law, the potential difference \( V \) across a resistor is given by: \[ V = I \times R \] Thus, the maximum potential difference \( V_{max} \) that can be measured by the voltmeter is: \[ V_{max} = I_{max} \times R_{eq} \] Substituting the values we found: \[ V_{max} = 0.01 \, \text{A} \times 600 \, \Omega \] ### Step 5: Calculate \( V_{max} \) Calculating the above expression: \[ V_{max} = 0.01 \times 600 = 6 \, \text{V} \] ### Final Answer The maximum potential difference that can be measured on this voltmeter is \( 6 \, \text{V} \). ---
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