MCQ
A voltmeter essentially consists of
  • A high resistance, in series with a galvanometer
  • B
    A low resistance, in series with a galvanometer
  • C
    A high resistance in parallel with a galvanometer
  • D
    A low resistance in parallel with a galvanometer

Answer

Correct option: A.
A high resistance, in series with a galvanometer
(a)

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