it measures the voltage
for example if you check a car with a voltemeter the more the resistant the less energy it will take for example if a cars is high in temp (hot) its oil will be runny and the less time it will take to drain out.
There are several variables involved in making a potato battery. Specifically, the variables include the potato, two pennies, galvanized nails, and some copper wire.
Connect ammeter in series and voltmeter in parallel to the circuit
Potential . . .Always measured as a potential difference between two points.The most practical way to do that is with a voltemeter connectedin parallel with any circuit between the two points.Electric current . . .The most practical way to measure current is with an ammeter connectedin series in the path of the current.