How Does a Voltmeter Measure Voltage in a Circuit with Internal Resistance?

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Homework Statement



A voltmeter with resistance R_V is connected across the terminals of a battery of emf EMF and internal resistance r. Find the potential difference V_meter measured by the voltmeter.

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v=IR Vab= Va -Vb

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tried using equations with epsolon.
 
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Just go in a loop around the circuit, and re-arrange for Vf-Vi
 
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