Exam 10: Measuring Instruments

Moving coil meter is another name for the _____ meter movement.

An ammeter has a typical impedance of less than _______________ ohm.

The meter is only connected to one of the lines supplying power w hen using a(n) _____ ammeter.

The resistors are connected in parallel with the meter on some ranges and in series for other ranges w hen a(n) _____ is used.

The d'Arsonval meter movement is operated by applying _____ current to the coil.

What meter is designed to be connected directly across the power source?

What meter must NEVER be connected to a circuit when the circuit power is turned on?

One of the most common devices used to measure values of resistance, inductance, and capacitance accurately is a(n) _______________ circuit.

A test meter that uses a scale and pointer to indicate values is a(n) _____ meter.

What meter measures true power in a circuit?

The series ohmmeter is used to measure _____  values of resistance.

A(n) _____ ammeter operates on more than one range by connecting the meter movement to different shunts.

An ammeter is connected in _____ with the load to permit the load to limit current flow.

A shunt device that remains connected to the meter movement and thereby eliminates contact resistance problems is the _______________ shunt.

Most voltmeters are _____ voltmeters, meaning they are designed to use one meter movement to measure several ranges.

A low-resistance device used to conduct most circuit current away from the meter movement is a n ammeter _____.

When the connection of a meter to the circuit changes the entire circuit operation, this is known as the  _____ effect.

What meter measures resistance?

A voltmeter has a very _____ resistance connected in series with the meter movement.

The low-impedance voltage tester is most suitable for use in _____.