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(d) Student A will determine the equivalent resistance of parallel combination while B
determines the equivalent resistance of series combination

Question 7:
For the circuits shown in figures I and II, the voltmeter reading in both the circuit
would be

(a) 5 V, 5 V
(b) 2 V, 3 V
(c) 1 V, 5 V
(d) 3 V, 2 V

Question 8:
To determine the equivalent resistance of two resistors when connected in series, a
student arranged the circuit components as shown in the diagram. But he did not
succeed to achieve the objective.

Which of the followings mistakes has been committed by him in setting up the
circuit?
(a) Position of voltmeter is incorrect
(b) Position of ammeter is incorrect
(c) Terminals of voltmeter are wrongly connected
(d) Terminals of ammeter are wrongly connected

Question 9:
A student has to connect 4 cells of 1.5 V each, to form a battery of voltage 6 V.The
correct way of connecting these cells is shown in figure

(a) A
(b) B