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In an analog induction type wattmeter the pressure coil is connected accross the voltage source.It is intentionally made to have a larger number of turns than the current coil so that it's impedence increases and it draws minimum current from the circuit; causing lesser error in the reading.

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Q: In watt meter why pressure coil has more turn than current coil?
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