Examine meter movement, using analog and digital multimeters.

Examination includes

  • defining
    • meter sensitivity
    • shunts
    • multipliers
    • internal resistance
    • loading
    • Wheatstone bridge

  • explaining the operation of a Wheatstone bridge
  • explaining the internal resistance and loading effect.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What are the consequences of neglecting to zero a meter?
  • What are the advantages of digital multimeters?
  • How does the internal resistance affect a meter's reading?
  • What is the function of the Wheatstone bridge?