Marine Electrical Systems USCG Q#1140 (Set 38)

How is a wattmeter electrically connected in a circuit?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — In series-parallel

A wattmeter measures electrical power and must sense both voltage and current. Therefore, it is connected in series-parallel: the current coil is in series with the load, and the voltage coil is in parallel across the load, a configuration essential for accurate power measurement.

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