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A voltmeter has resistance `2000 Omega` and range 5 V. For increasing its range upto 20V, a resistance of

A

`40000 Omega` in parallel

B

`60000 Omega` in parallel

C

`60000 Omega` in series

D

`40000 Omega` in series

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