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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