Why is a voltmeter made with high electrical resistance?
ASo that it draws negligible current from the circuit while measuring potential difference
BSo that it can be connected in series without affecting the circuit
CSo that it increases the current through the conductor
DSo that it can store electric charge for a longer time
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. So that it draws negligible current from the circuit while measuring potential difference
A voltmeter should measure potential difference without changing the circuit conditions appreciably. Therefore it is made with very high resistance so that only a negligible current flows through it.
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