Z1 and Z2 are connected in series to form a load. A wattmeter’s current coil is connected in series with the load, whereas its pressure coil is connected across Z2. The wattmeter reads:

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  1. zero always
  2. power consumed by Z1 and Z2
  3. power consumed by Z1
  4. power consumed by Z2

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Option 4 : power consumed by Z2
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Concept:

Wattmeter reads the power and it is given by

P = VPC ICC cos ϕ

VPC is the voltage across pressure coil

ICC is current flows through the current coil

ϕ is the phase angle between VPC and ICC

Application:

The circuit representation of the given question is as shown below.

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  • The potential coil is connected across Z2.
  • It reads the voltage across Z2 only.
  • So, Wattmeter reads only power consumed by Z2.
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