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Potential difference is measured by means of:

D
Answer
Transmitters, receivers, and measurements
Type
A
an ammeter
B
an ohmmeter
C
a wattmeter
D
a voltmeter

Answer Notes

Potential difference is the scientific term for electromotive force, more commonly known as voltage. It represents the electrical pressure that drives current through a circuit. Because it is measured in volts, the correct instrument to measure it is a voltmeter. The distractors represent tools for measuring other fundamental electrical properties. An ammeter measures current (amperes), an ohmmeter measures resistance (ohms), and a wattmeter measures electrical power (watts).
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