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The symbol for a **voltmeter** is usually represented by a circle with a **V** inside. The circle represents the device itself, and the "V" stands for voltage, which is what the voltmeter measures. It typically also has two leads connected to the symbol—one for the positive terminal and one for the negative terminal.
Here's a simple visual description of the voltmeter symbol:
- A circle with a **V** inside.
- Two lines (representing wires or leads) extending out from the circle.
This symbol is used in circuit diagrams to indicate that a voltmeter is measuring the potential difference (voltage) between two points in the circuit. The voltmeter is always connected **in parallel** with the component whose voltage you are measuring.
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Here's a simple visual description of the voltmeter symbol:
- A circle with a **V** inside.
- Two lines (representing wires or leads) extending out from the circle.
This symbol is used in circuit diagrams to indicate that a voltmeter is measuring the potential difference (voltage) between two points in the circuit. The voltmeter is always connected **in parallel** with the component whose voltage you are measuring.
Would you like to know more about how to use a voltmeter in a circuit?