Finding Current in a series circuit

[Josh930]

Homework Statement

An ideal voltmeter is connected to a 2.0 Omega resistor and a battery with emf 5.0V and internal resistance 0.5 Omega

Series Circuit

Homework Equations

V=IR
V=I(R1+R2)
R(total)=R1+R2

The Attempt at a Solution

5.0V=I(.5 Ohms + 2.0 Ohms)

solve for I because current is conserved through a series circuit

I=2amps...this is wrong.

 

[Delphi51]

There is something very odd about this circuit. A voltmeter is designed to only let a tiny current (ideally just one electron per second) through in order to measure the energy per charge (Voltage). Thus practically no current will flow around the circuit.

It isn't a sensible question with the information given. Better check the question again. Incidentally, you didn't list any actual questions.