Voltmeter
noun
A tool that measures the amount of electrical pressure, or voltage, in an electrical circuit.
The technician used a voltmeter to measure the voltage in the circuit.
Often appears as...
- connect a voltmeter
- digital voltmeter
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A tool that measures the amount of electrical pressure, or voltage, in an electrical circuit.
The technician used a voltmeter to measure the voltage in the circuit.
Often appears as...
- connect a voltmeter
- digital voltmeter
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Measurement Device
Voltmeter is specifically for measuring electrical voltage, not current or resistance.
Make sure to use a voltmeter for voltage, not to check the current.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Context
Voltmeters are used in technical or scientific settings, usually by professionals or students.
During the lab, students used a voltmeter to learn about electrical circuits.
Pro Tip 3/3Digital vs. Analog
Digital voltmeters give numerical readings, analog ones use a moving pointer over a scale.
He preferred a digital voltmeter for its easy-to-read display.
Compare with
ammeter
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and I can put charge on one of the plates from a battery. And I can measure the charge separation with this voltmeter here. Now -- let's make sure it's working. So when I wave my hand near the plates, you can see that the voltage changes
Video examples
How to spark your...
and I can put charge on one of the plates from a battery. And I can measure the charge separation with this voltmeter here. Now -- let's make sure it's working. So when I wave my hand near the plates, you can see that the voltage changes
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