Potentiometer
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Voltmeter
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Potentiometer measure emf of cell very accurately. | Voltmeter measure emf of cell approximately. |
Potentiometer does not draw any current from known emf source while measuring current. | Voltmeter draw current from known emf source while measuring current. |
While measuring emf, resistance of potentiometer become infinite. | While measuring emf, resistance of voltmeter becomes very high but measurable. |
In the potentiometer sensitivity is high. | In the voltmeter sensitivity is low. |
It is based on null deflection method. | It is based on deflection method |