College Physics (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 18 - Basic Electric Circuits - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 651: 20

Answer

(b) in parallel with it

Work Step by Step

A voltmeter is a device for measuring voltage. It consists of a galvanometer and a multiplier resistor wired in series. Voltmeters are connected in parallel with the circuit element experiencing the voltage to be measured and have large resistance.
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