Practice - Voltmeter Use
Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of a voltmeter?
💡 Hint: Think about what we measure in electrical terms.
How should a voltmeter be connected in a circuit?
💡 Hint: Remember the phrase 'Parallel for potential'.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of a voltmeter?
💡 Hint: Focus on the role of the device.
True or False: A voltmeter should be connected in series.
💡 Hint: Think about how we want the voltmeter to interact with the circuit.
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Challenge Problems
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You recorded a voltage of 8.5 V across a resistor using a voltmeter that has an internal resistance of 20 kΩ in a circuit with a total series resistance of 100 kΩ. Calculate the actual voltage across the resistor and discuss the implications.
💡 Hint: Consider how much current flows and how parallel resistance affects readings.
A voltmeter connected across a resistor with a high resistance reads 11 V. If the resistor is actually part of a circuit supplying 24 V total, what could be happening? What would you expect to happen if you change to a higher resistance voltmeter?
💡 Hint: Think about how voltmeter specifications might lead to differences in readings.
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