A d.c. circuit can be represented by a voltage source of 10 V in series with an output resistance of 1 kΩ. An ammeter of 50 Ω resistance is connected to the source terminals for measurement of current. The accuracy of measurement is nearly
A. -4.8%
B. +4.8%
C. 99%
D. 95.2%
Answer: Option B
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A. Should be nonmagnetic
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A. The meter is calibrated for AC and it’s error for DC would be high
B. The meter does not respond to DC signals
C. The error is high due to hysteresis effect
D. The error is high due to eddy current effect
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B. A series inductance
C. Shunt capacitance
D. Series resistance

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