Meters and Meter Movement

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Electrical theory

Last updated 6:13 PM on 4/24/26
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How must a voltmeter be connected in a circuit?
In parallel
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What does a voltmeter measure?
Voltage
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What type of resistance does a voltmeter have?
High resistance
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When using a voltmeter, should the circuit be powered?
Yes, power ON
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How must an ammeter be connected in a circuit?
In series
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What does an ammeter measure?
Current
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What type of resistance does an ammeter have?
Low resistance
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When using an ammeter, should the circuit be powered?
Yes, power ON
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What happens if an ammeter is connected in parallel?
It creates a short circuit
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Why does an ammeter cause a short circuit when connected in parallel?
It has very low resistance
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How must an ohmmeter be connected in a circuit?
In parallel
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What does an ohmmeter measure?
Resistance
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When using an ohmmeter, should the circuit be powered?
No, power OFF
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Why must the circuit be off when using an ohmmeter?
It uses an internal battery
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Which meter requires power to be OFF before use?
Ohmmeter
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Which meter is connected in series to measure current?
Ammeter
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Which meter is connected in parallel to measure voltage?
Voltmeter