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Why does a voltmeter have to be in parrallel? Why not series?
Voltmeter Use in Circuits: Parallel vs Series
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Because a voltmeter measures a potential difference. A difference can only be measured if you have two things to compare. So the voltmeter must be connected to the two points whose potential you wish to compare.
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