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volt meter draws current from the device whose reading is to be taken and potentiometer does not draw current from the device so it is better to use potentiometer than voltmeter

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Why is a voltmeter used rather than a potentiometer?

A potentiometer is a variable resistor, while a voltmeter is a device that measures voltage.


Why is millimeters more accurate than centimeters?

Millimeters are more accurate than centimeters because they are smaller units of measurement, allowing for more precise measurements. Since there are 10 millimeters in a centimeter, using millimeters as the standard unit provides a more detailed measurement scale.


A globe is more accurate than a map because a globe can show?

A globe is more accurate than a map because it is a three-dimensional representation of the Earth, which minimizes distortions in shape, size, and distance that can occur on flat maps. This allows for more accurate depictions of the planet's features and their spatial relationships.


Why the metric system is more accurate than your English system of measuring objeact?

That is not true. A Fahrenheit degree (actually introduced by a Dutch scientist) is just over half a degree Celsius and so is more accurate.


An ammeter and voltage range are measure the current and voltage electric lamp if mistake meter interchange what will happen?

1. Voltmeter has high impedance and hence will restrict the current severely.a) Electric Bulb will not glowb) The Ammeter will just measure the current that Voltmeter allows and since this current is much smaller than actual current nothing will happen to ammeter.c) The Voltmeter will measure the Voltage that is being applied.d) This will allow you to measure the resistance of the Voltmeter.VR=V/I

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Why is a voltmeter used rather than a potentiometer?

A potentiometer is a variable resistor, while a voltmeter is a device that measures voltage.


Which one is better potentiometer or voltmeter?

Neither is better or worse than the other. A potentiometer is an adjusting device usually for voltage while a voltmeter is a device for measuring the voltage. They are just two different things.


Why do you use a meter bridge for measurements rather than a voltmeter and ammeter?

A meter bridge is used in some cases for precise resistance measurements. It can be more accurate than using a voltmeter and ammeter because it eliminates errors from contact resistance and internal resistance of the instruments. This method allows for more accurate determination of resistance by comparing two resistance values directly.


What makes the metric units precise and accurate?

Metric units have many advantages over Imperial units but precision and accuracy are not amongst them. Precision and accuracy depends on the individual units in use. For example, A kilometre is more accurate than a mile, A furlong is more accurate than a kilometre, A metre is more accurate than a kilometre, A yard is more accurate than a metre, A foot is more accurate than a metre, An inch is more accurate than a foot, A centimetre is more accurate than an inch, A thou is more accurate than a centimetre, and so on, and on.


What is cost of voltmeter?

Simple small voltmeters can be bought for less than $10. Most very accurate and reliable ones are between $80 and 300


Why does voltmeter measure current more accurately than an ammeter?

A voltmeter does not measure current, it measures voltage in units named volts. An ammeter measures current in units named amperes or amps in common shorthand. A voltmeter is connected in parallel to the circuit being measured, whereas an ammeter is connected in series with the circuit being measured.


Which is more accurate a semiautomatic weapon or a fullyautomatic weapon?

Neither is more inherently accurate than the other.


Are numbers that have decimals in them more accurate than numbers that don't?

Yes, for they are simply more accurate and on point.


What is the Advantages of 3 wire rtd over 2 wire rtd?

It is more accurate, a 4 wire is more accurate than 3 wire and 3 wire is more accurate than 2 wire.


Which one is a more accurate measurement 1.005 or 1.01 or 1.0 or 1?

The more accurate number - is 1.005 - as it is accurate to more decimal places than the other examples.


How do you connect a voltmeter to a battery?

To measure the total emf simply connect the battery and voltmeter with the right terminals , but to measure the terminal potential difference which is less than the emf the voltmeter is connected in parallel with the battery


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Usually more accurate than the shooter