A voltmeter measures voltage , also called electric potential difference , between two points in an electrical circuit.

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  • It is connected in parallel with the part of the circuit being measured.
  • Readings are usually shown in volts (V) , though some meters also display millivolts or kilovolts.
  • In practice, voltmeters are used to check batteries, power supplies, and circuit components.

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