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What is the voltmeter? How is a voltmeter connected in the circuit to measure the potential difference between two points? Explain with the help of a diagram.

Voltmeter is an apparatus used to measure the potential difference or electric potential difference between two points in an electric circuit.

The voltmeter is always connected in parallel across the two points where the potential difference is to be measured.



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