Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 27 - Circuits - Problems - Page 798: 51d

Answer

As $R_A$ decreases, the difference between $R'$ and $R$ decreases.

Work Step by Step

The total potential difference across $R$ and the ammeter is equal to $V'$ $R' = \frac{V'}{i}$ where $R' = R+R_A$ As $R_A$ decreases, then clearly $R+R_A$ gets closer to $R$ Therefore, as $R_A$ decreases, the difference between $R'$ and $R$ decreases. Note that $R' = R$ when $R_A = 0$
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