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> Why do we prefer a potentiometer over voltmeter to measure the emf of cell?

> Why do we prefer a potentiometer over voltmeter to measure the emf of cell?

When we use voltmeter in an electrical circuit it draws current from the circuit so it measures only the potential difference across the circuit but not the emf of cell. But if we use potentiometer, at null point no current is drawn from the cell. Also, the potential measured by the voltmeter is always less than emf.

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