$A$ voltmeter with internal resistance of $x\text{ }\Omega$ can be used to measure up to $20\text{ V}$. In order to increase its measuring range to $30\text{ V}$, the required modification is to . . . . . . .

  • A
    connect a resistor of $\frac{x}{2}\text{ }\Omega$ in series with the voltmeter.
  • B
    connect a resistor of $\frac{x}{2}\text{ }\Omega$ in parallel to the voltmeter.
  • C
    connect a resistor of $x\text{ }\Omega$ in series with the voltmeter.
  • D
    connect a resistor of $2x\text{ }\Omega$ in parallel to the voltmeter.

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