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Question
Draw the labelled diagram of an electric circuit comprising of a cell, a resistance, an ammeter, a voltmeter and a closed switch (or closed plug key). Which of the two has a large resistance : an ammeter or a voltmeter?
Solution
Here is the diagram of an electric circuit comprising a cell, a resistance, an ammeter, a voltmeter and a closed switch
A voltmeter has a high resistance so that it takes only a negligible amount of current from the circuit.
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