Where would a voltmeter read 0 in a simple circuit?

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In a simple circuit with resistors, a voltmeter will read 0 volts between any two points that are at the same electrical potential. This typically occurs at points that are uninterrupted by a resistor. In an ideal circuit with wires of zero resistance, measuring across these points would also yield a 0 voltage drop. The discussion emphasizes that understanding the specific locations of these points is crucial. Overall, the consensus is that in a closed circuit, voltage readings depend on the presence of resistors between measurement points.
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Assuming a simple circuit with a couple of resistors

Would it just read 0 around 2 points uninterrupted by a resistor?
 
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Any two points at the same potential.
 
well yes of course, anyone who knows what a voltmeter is can tell you that. I think the question is where those points actually are in some circuit.

i don't know.. i think unless the circuit is open you can't have that? i don't know.

edit: Do you mean an ideal circuit where the wires have 0 resistance? In that case I think that may be true; measuring voltage across something with 0 resistance should probably give u 0 voltage drop. I wish someone would clarify that though, I want to know as well
 
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I think, considering this is "a simple circuit", we don't need to over-think it. I'd say lollol has the right answer.
 

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