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    Design a Multirange Voltmeter with Variable Series Resistances

    OH! Switches! Thank you Redbelly98, that was just the tip I needed. I definitely overcomplicated this problem. I will updated this post with the solution presented in class once this is reviewed to compare with. Thanks!
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    Design a Multirange Voltmeter with Variable Series Resistances

    Ok, so in order to have full-scale deflection w/ 20.0 V: V = IR 20/(1x10^-3) = 20000 ohms (<--total resistance) 20000 - 60 = 19940 ohms for the resistor in series with the 60 ohm galvanometer. Likewise, for 50 V the resistor would need to be 49940 ohm and for 100 V, 99940 ohm I'm not sure...
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    Design a Multirange Voltmeter with Variable Series Resistances

    Homework Statement "Design a multirange voltmeter capable of full-scale deflection for 20.0V, 50.0V, and 100 V. Assume that the meter movement is a galvanometer that has a resistance of 60.0 ohms and gives a full-scale deflection for a current of 1.00 mA"Homework Equations V = IR Kirchoff's...
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    What Angle Causes the Fishing Line to Break with a 1.95 kg Ball?

    Andrew, I don't see any other source of acceleration. Explain.