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Current Electricity — Physics STD 10 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10PhysicsCurrent Electricity2 Marks
Question
What is a voltmeter? How is it connected in a circuit?
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Answer

The instrument used to measure electric potential or potential difference is called a voltmeter. It has a very high resistance and is always connected in parallel.

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