if you measure voltage with a multimeter are the leads of the circuit connected in a series or parallel

its series right

parallel. You just clip the leads to the ends of the resistance; in series you'd have to cut into the circuit.

No, when measuring voltage with a multimeter, the leads of the circuit are not connected in a series configuration. The multimeter is typically connected in parallel to the component or circuit being measured.

To measure voltage using a multimeter, you need to follow these steps:

1. Set your multimeter to the voltage measurement mode. Typically, there are different voltage settings, such as DC (direct current) voltage or AC (alternating current) voltage, so select the appropriate setting based on the type of voltage you are measuring.

2. Connect the black lead (common or negative lead) of your multimeter to the common or negative terminal of your power source or circuit.

3. Connect the red lead (positive lead) of your multimeter to the point in the circuit where you want to measure the voltage.

4. Once the leads are appropriately connected, read the voltage value on the multimeter's display. Keep in mind that for DC voltage, polarity matters, so ensure that the red lead is connected to the higher potential point and the black lead to the lower potential point.

Remember, when measuring voltage with a multimeter, the leads are connected in parallel to the circuit, allowing the multimeter to measure the voltage at a specific point without disrupting the circuit's operation.