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Statement I: The resistance of an ideal ...

Statement I: The resistance of an ideal voltmeter should be infinite.
Statement II: Lower resistance of voltmeters gives a reading lower than the actual potential difference across the terminals.

A

Assertion is True, Reason is True, Reason is a correct explanation for Assertion

B

Assertion is True, Reason is True, Reason is not a correct explanation for Assertion

C

Assertion is True, Reason is False

D

Assertion is False, Reason is True

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