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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving a power supply with an electromotive force (e.m.f) and internal resistance connected to a resistor. The current drawn from the power supply is 0.91 A, and a voltmeter with an internal resistance of 10 kΩ reads 8.3 V when connected in parallel with the resistor. The correct answers for the e.m.f and internal resistance of the power supply are 10 V and 1 kΩ, respectively. There is a brief clarification about the voltmeter's resistance, confirming it is not 1 kΩ. The problem emphasizes the importance of the current measurement being taken before the voltmeter was connected.
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Physics electricity question!?
A power supply of e.m.f E and internal resistance R is connected to a 10kO(O for ohm) resistor. The current drawn from the power supply is 0.91 A. A voltmeter of internal resistance 10kO is connected in parallel with the 10kO resistor, and read 8.3V. Calculate the e.m.f. and the internal resistance of the power supply.

answer is 10V and 1kO from the book.

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Hi henglin! Welcome to PF! :smile:

(have an ohm: Ω :wink:)

Are you sure the voltmeter isn't one kΩ ? :confused:
 


tiny-tim said:
Are you sure the voltmeter isn't one kΩ ? :confused:

I'm sure this problem is correct. Note that the 0.91 A is measured before the voltmeter
is connected.
 
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