What Does a Voltmeter Read When Connected Directly to a Battery?

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When a voltmeter is connected directly to a battery, it measures the potential difference between the battery's terminals, indicating the battery's voltage, such as 9V or 12V. The discussion highlights confusion regarding the lack of specific voltage information needed to provide a numerical reading. The user initially sought to determine the voltmeter's reading but later realized they misread the problem. Ultimately, the voltmeter will display the battery's voltage when connected properly. Accurate readings depend on the battery's specifications, which were not provided in the discussion.
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"A voltmeter is connected to the terminals of the battery; the battery is not connected to any other external circuit elements. What is the reading of the voltmeter V?"

The voltmeter should be measuring the potential difference between the positive and negative terminals of the battery, which should be the voltage of the battery (ie 9V, 12V). However the problem asks me to find V in volts to 3 sig figs (so I think I should be getting an actual number), but there is no information given about the voltage of the battery. How can I find the reading on the voltmeter?
 
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