alleryStart learning →Voltmeters are connected how, relative to the device whose voltage is measured?
AIn parallel with it
BIn series with it
CAt a right angle
DNot connected at all
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. In parallel with it
1. How a meter is wired follows from what it measures.
2. Voltmeters measure voltage across a device.
3. Voltmeters are connected in parallel with whatever device's voltage is to be measured.
4. Ammeters are connected differently.
_Source: OpenStax College Physics for AP Courses 2e (CC BY 4.0), Ch 21 'Circuits and DC Instruments', sections 21.1-21.6_
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