The instrument that measures electric potential is called a voltmeter.

Here's why:

* Electric potential is the amount of work needed to move a unit of positive charge from a reference point to a specific point within an electric field. It's measured in volts (V).

* Voltmeters are designed to measure the potential difference between two points in a circuit. They are connected in parallel with the component or section of the circuit you want to measure.

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