A circuit consists of four 100W lamps connected in parallel across a 230V supply.
Inadvertently, a voltmeter has been connected
in series with the lamps. The resistance of the
voltmeter is 15000 and that of the lamps
under the conditions stated is six times their
value when burning normally. What will be the
reading of the voltmeter?

Complete question is;

A circuit consists of four 100-W lamps connected in parallel across a 230-V supply. Inadvertently, a voltmeter has been connected in series with the lamps. The resistance of the voltmeter is 1500 Ω and that of the lamps under the conditions stated is six times their value then burning normally. What will be the reading of the voltmeter?

150.42 V

Explanation:

We are told that the circuit consists of four 100W lamps.

We know that Power is given by the equation;

P = V²/R

Thus;

R = V²/P

Now, we are told that the four lamps are connected in parallel across a 230V supply.

Thus, V = 230 V

So resistance, R = 230²/100

R = 529 Ω

We are told that the resistance of the lamps under the conditions stated is six times their value when burning normally.

Thus, total resistance of each lamp under the conditions = 529 × 6 = 3174 Ω

So, since they are connected in parallel, equivalent resistance for each lamp = 3174/4 = 793.5 Ω

Now, since this resistance is connected in series with the voltmeter resistance of 1500 Ω

Therefore, total circuit resistance = 1500 + 793.5 = 2293.5 Ω

Thus;

circuit current = 230/2293.5 = 0.100283 A

Now, according to Ohm’s law, voltage drop across the voltmeter = 1500 × 0.100283 ≈ 150.42V

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