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Why voltmeter less accurate in measuring potential difference than a potentionmeter?

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Because voltmeter withdraws some current from the main circuit. As a result main current in the circuit decreases and hence the potential difference measured by the voltmeter is not equal to its actual value. While the potentiometer is based on null method and draws no current from the main circuit. As a result it measures the potential difference more accurately.
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