What is a circuit diagram? Draw the labeled diagram of an electric circuit comprising of a cell, a resistor, an ammeter, a voltmeter and a closed switch (or closed plug key). Which of the two has a large resistance: an ammeter or a voltmeter?

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A circuit diagram is a graphical/pictorial representation of an electrical circuit using electrical symbols for different components.

The voltmeter has a large resistance.

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What is a circuit diagram? Draw the labeled diagram of an electric circuit comprising of a cell, a resistor, an ammeter, a voltmeter and a closed switch (or closed plug key). Which of the two has a large resistance: an ammeter or a voltmeter?

A circuit diagram is a graphical/pictorial representation of an electrical circuit using electrical symbols for different components. The voltmeter has a large resistance.

A circuit diagram is a graphical/pictorial representation of an electrical circuit using electrical symbols for different components.

The voltmeter has a large resistance.