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Physics Current Electricity Different Measuring Instruments MCQ (Single Correct)

The net resistance of a voltmeter should be large to ensure that

A
It does not get overheated
B
It does not draw excessive current
C
It can measure large potential difference
D
It does not appreciably change the potential difference to be measured

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D

The resistance of voltmeter is too high, so that it draws negligible current from the circuit, hence potential drop in the external circuit is also negligible.

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