How to increase or decrease the range of a voltmeter?

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How Engineering Works Staff asked 7 years ago
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Answer: Yes, it is possible to increase or decrease the range of voltmeter. Both the methods are discussed below
1. The range of voltmeter can be increased by connecting a suitable high resistors in series with it.
2. The range of a voltmeter can decreased by reducing its resistace. This can be done by putting a suitable resistance in parallel with the voltmeter.