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For AC circuits, a phasor sum is required.

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Why do the readings differ for increasing and decreasing values of the incandescent lamp voltages?

...what readings? current? voltage? power? lux?


Can you measure power with a volt meter?

No. A voltmeter measures potential difference (voltage). To measure power, a wattmeter is required. On the other hand, for a d.c. circuit only, you could use a voltmeter and an ammeter, and multiply their readings in order to calculate the power of a load.


When checking resistance does the power have to be off?

Short answer: yes. Most modern multimeters will not be damaged by external power when measuring resistance. But they will give erroneous readings. It is best to remove the power and disconnect the measured resistance from the larger circuit. A multimeter determines resistance by applying a small voltage, and measuring the resulting current. If the resistor has an external voltage source, then it will interfere with the measurement. Furthermore, if the resistance is connected to a larger circuit, then the resistance of this larger circuit will also be involved.


How is a vrs sensor tested with a DVOM?

Back probe both wires of the sensor and use an AC voltage setting or your readings will be bad


How kvar is calculated?

There are various ways in which you can determine the reactive power (in reactive volt amperes) of a load. From the practical point of view, you can use a voltmeter and an ammeter and use the product of their readings to determine the apparent power (in volt amperes) of the load, and a wattmeter to determine the true power (in watts) of the load, then find the vectorial difference: (reactive power)2=(apparent power)2-(true power)2

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What controls sensors?

Nothing :d Not so sure that's true. Improper voltage or short circuits can affect the sensors functions which can give false readings. Always check your circuits before replacing your sensors.


How could u tell were the epicenter is located with 2 seismograph readings?

The difference between the two seismograph readings could tell you where the epicenter is located.


What can you assume about the amount of water vapor in the air if there is no difference between the -wet and dry-bulb readings of a psychrometer?

nothing is the difference


What can you assume about the amount of water vapor in the air if there is no difference between wet- and dry-bulb readings of a psychrometer?

nothing is the difference


Is readings on a digital voltmeter a vector quantity?

No, readings on a digital voltmeter are scalar quantities. Voltage, which is what a voltmeter measures, is a scalar quantity representing the potential difference between two points in a circuit. It has magnitude but no specific direction, making it a scalar.


What can you assume about the amount of water vapor in the air of there is no difference between the wet and dry bulb readings of a psychrometer?

It is saturated.


What is the medical term meaning difference between the systolic and diastolic blood pressure reading?

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings.


What can you assume about the amount of water vapor in the air if there is no difference between the wet bulb and dry bulb readings of a psychrometer?

It is saturated.


What can you assume about the amount of water vapor in the air if there is no difference between the wet- and dry-bulb readings of a psychrometer?

100% Relative Humidity


odometer readings ?

where can i get free odometer readings?


What is the primary meaning and or use of measurement of Delta T?

Normally the term " delta T" is used to indicate the difference of two temperature readings.


What are possibilites that data is precised but not accurat?

If the readings contained systematic error this would render the results inaccurate but precise, if the increments are small on the instruments used. This is common in experiments and can be caused by many different factors, such as faulty connections in circuits.