Which of the following instrument is most accurately for comparing electromotive force (e.m.f) of two cells?

A.

Voltmeter

B.

Meter rule

C.

Galvanometer

D.

Potentiometer

Correct answer is D

Voltmeter: an instrument for measuring electric potential in volts

Galvanometer: it is a device used to indicate direction of a small electric current

Potentiometer: is a device for measuring or comparing e.m.fs of cells

Meter rule: measuring a distance at different points