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Why is it that a voltmeter is not connected parallel in a circuit?
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∙ 9y ago
An ammeter is connected in series with the circuit being measured because you want to measure the current flowing through the circuit, whereas a voltmeter is connected in parallel with the circuit being measured because you want to measure the voltage across the circuit.
Kirchoff's current law states that the signed sum of the currents entering a node is zero. A consequence of that law is that the current at every point is a series circuit is the same. The ammeter measures that current and, so long as its impedance is not too high, it won't disturb the circuit being measured.
Kirchoff's voltage law, on the other hand, states that the signed sum of the voltage drops in a series circuit adds up to zero. A consequence of that law is that the voltage across parallel nodes must be equal. The voltmeter measures that voltage and, so long as it impedance is not too low, it won't disturb the circuit being measured.
Formalities aside...
An ammeter is a low impedance device. If you were to connect it in parallel with a circuit, it would draw all of the available current from that circuit. It and the circuit or its power supply would be damaged, because the ammeter represents a short circuit.
A voltmeter is a high impedance device. If you were to connect it in series with a circuit, it would prevent any of the available current from reaching that circuit. While it and the circuit would probably not be damaged, the circuit would not function.
Since practical meters are not perfect, the ammeter is not zero ohms impedance, nor is the voltmeter infinity ohms impedance. If you intend to measure both current and voltage in a circuit, it is normal protocol to measure the voltage across the circuit downstream of the ammeter, so that you would not be also measuring the additional voltage drop across the ammeter.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoammeters are assumed as has 0 (zero) resistance. So connecting the ammeters in parallel means short-circuiting the component.
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∙ 12y agoaccording to ohm's law v=ir. all the currents should connected in series.i=i1+i2+...........
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∙ 9y agoThe voltmeter is connected in parallel.
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Is a voltmeter placed parallel to a circuit?
Depends. What did you want to measure? If it's voltage drop across the incandescent element, then you had better hook up your infinite resistance voltmeter in parallel with the lamp.
How is ammeter and voltmeter attached to a circuit?
Ammeters are connected in series with the load under test. This requires the load be disconnected from the source, and the ammeter placed in circuit. Voltmeters are connected in parallel with the load under test. This does not require any circuit changes. Sorry, but WikiAnswers does not support illustrations.
Voltmeter is connected in parallel with resistor?
A voltmeter can be connected in parallel with a resistor to show the voltage across the resistor.
How do you check dc voltage... series or parallel?
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How are voltmeter connected to circuit?
Usually a voltmeter is connected across the load whether or not it is AC (Alternating current) or DC (Direct Current). A voltmeter is never connected in series with the load as this may cause serious injury or damage. The meter will absorb the full potential .
How should a ammeter and voltmeter be connected in circuit?
Ammeter is coneccted in series with circuit but Voltmeter is connected in parallel.
Is the voltmeter always connected in series to the circuit?
in parallel
Describe the proper placement of a voltmeter in a circuit?
A voltmeter should be connected in a parallel connection
What is the function of the voltmeter in an electric circuit?
A voltmeter is a device to measure the voltage in a electric circuit, and must have be connected in parallel to it.
The rules of connecting voltmeter and ammeters in the circuit?
Connect ammeter in series and voltmeter in parallel to the circuit
Is a voltmeter placed parallel to a circuit?
Depends. What did you want to measure? If it's voltage drop across the incandescent element, then you had better hook up your infinite resistance voltmeter in parallel with the lamp.
How is a voltmeter connected in the circuit to measure the potential difference between two points?
The voltmeter is connected in parallel between the two points whose potential difference is required.
How is resistivity connected to resistance?
Resistance is connected in parallel with voltmeter or say, voltmeter is connected in parallel with resistance.
Should a Voltmeter always be connected in a series with a component?
Voltmeter should be connected always in parallel to a circuit ANSWER : IT should be in parallel except when used to measure current. Then it should be placed in series across a shunt.
How do you connect a voltmeter in parallel circuit?
A voltmeter is used to measure potential difference across two points in an electrical circuit . The voltmeter is connected in parallel across the circuit element (resistance ) so that its inclusion in the circuit has negligible effect on total resistance and current flowing in yhe circuit A voltmeter has high resistance,if connected in series it will increase of circuit and reduce the current in the circuit
How is ammeter and voltmeter attached to a circuit?
Ammeters are connected in series with the load under test. This requires the load be disconnected from the source, and the ammeter placed in circuit. Voltmeters are connected in parallel with the load under test. This does not require any circuit changes. Sorry, but WikiAnswers does not support illustrations.
Voltmeter is connected in parallel with resistor?
A voltmeter can be connected in parallel with a resistor to show the voltage across the resistor.
