Why is the total resistance of a voltmeter kept very high?

  • A
    To prevent it from overheating.
  • B
    To ensure that very little current flows through it.
  • C
    To provide a higher potential difference.
  • D
    To prevent a sudden increase in the measured potential difference.

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