What is the difference between a voltmeter and a Multimeter?

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1.A voltmeter is a device used to check the potential difference between two points. 1.A multimeter is a device used to measure potential difference, frequency, etc.
2. It is also used to test the electronic components like transistors and diodes. 2.A multimeter is also useful in checking the components like diodes and transistors, It can be a substitute for the voltmeter.
3.Voltmeter can only measure potential difference. 3.Multimeter is a multipurpose device which is used as a combination of ammeter and ohmmeter and so on.
4.To measure the resistance of a circuit voltmeter should be connected with ammeter. 4. Multimeter can measure the resistance directly, so connecting ammeter is not required.

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Voltmeter	Multimeter
1.A voltmeter is a device used to check the potential difference between two points.	1.A multimeter is a device used to measure potential difference, frequency, etc.
2. It is also used to test the electronic components like transistors and diodes.	2.A multimeter is also useful in checking the components like diodes and transistors, It can be a substitute for the voltmeter.
3.Voltmeter can only measure potential difference.	3.Multimeter is a multipurpose device which is used as a combination of ammeter and ohmmeter and so on.
4.To measure the resistance of a circuit voltmeter should be connected with ammeter.	4. Multimeter can measure the resistance directly, so connecting ammeter is not required.