In the diagram shown,the reading of the voltmeter is $20\, V$ and that of the ammeter is $4\, A$. The value of $R$ should be (Consider the given ammeter and voltmeter are not ideal).

  • A
    Equal to $5\,\Omega $
  • B
    Greater than $5\,\Omega $
  • C
    Less than $5\,\Omega $
  • D
    Greater or less than $5\,\Omega $ depends on the material of $R$

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