Question

Find the voltmeter reading

Answer 1

Effective resistance

R = 8/3 Ω

Current drawn I = V/R

I = 16 X 3 / 8

I = 6 A

Current through 4 Ω resistor

I ' = 6 (4) / 12

I' = 2Ω

Voltmeter reading

V = I' (4)

V = 8 volt