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A moving coil voltmeter is generally used to measure the potential difference across a conductor of resistance `'r'` carrying a current `i`. The resistance of voltmeter is `R`. For more correct measurement of potential difference

A

`R=r`

B

`Rgtgtr`

C

`Rltltr`

D

`R=0`

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To solve the problem regarding the correct measurement of potential difference using a moving coil voltmeter, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Setup**: - We have a conductor with resistance \( r \) carrying a current \( i \). - A moving coil voltmeter with resistance \( R \) is connected in parallel to the conductor to measure the potential difference across it. 2. **Potential Difference in Parallel Connection**: - Since the voltmeter is connected in parallel with the conductor, the potential difference across the voltmeter (\( V \)) is the same as the potential difference across the conductor. - Therefore, we can write: \[ V = I_1 \cdot R = I_2 \cdot r \] - Here, \( I_1 \) is the current through the voltmeter and \( I_2 \) is the current through the conductor. 3. **Current Ratio**: - From the above equation, we can express the ratio of the currents: \[ \frac{I_2}{I_1} = \frac{R}{r} \] 4. **Condition for Accurate Measurement**: - For the voltmeter to measure the potential difference accurately, we want most of the current \( i \) to flow through the conductor rather than the voltmeter. This means: \[ I_2 \gg I_1 \] - This implies: \[ \frac{I_2}{I_1} \gg 1 \] - Substituting from our earlier expression, we have: \[ \frac{R}{r} \gg 1 \] - This means that the resistance of the voltmeter \( R \) should be much greater than the resistance of the conductor \( r \): \[ R \gg r \] 5. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, for a more accurate measurement of potential difference, the resistance of the voltmeter \( R \) should be much greater than the resistance of the conductor \( r \). ### Final Answer: The correct condition for more accurate measurement of potential difference is: \[ R \gg r \]
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