Why is the voltage across a broken lamp 12V?

[Icy98]

Homework Statement

Why is the voltage across the broken lamp 12V?

Homework Equations

Can I assume the broken lamp is of infinite resistance?

The Attempt at a Solution

I understand the reading for the first voltmeter is 0V. But can anyone explain to me why the reading of the second voltmeter is 12V?[/B]

 

[andrevdh]

That would be a good way to look at it yes. How would the voltages then divide over the two light bulbs if there was a very small current present and the other intact light bulb has a much smaller resistance?

 

[Icy98]

Most of the voltage will be across the broken one?

 

[andrevdh]

Correct.

 

[Icy98]

Thank you![emoji3]