APFIVE Voltmeter Reading in an Open Circuit
In a circuit containing a battery, two resistors, and an open switch, a student observes that the voltmeter across one resistor reads 0 V. Which statement best explains this observation?
A
The circuit has an open path preventing charge flow
B
The voltmeter is connected in series rather than parallel
C
The resistor has infinite resistance
D
The battery has been completely discharged
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