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There are only two ways this can be accomplished. The most economical way to measure three phase voltages is with one meter and a rotary switch, that has an off position, to connect the one meter to each of the three phases one at a time. The other approach is to have three volt meters connected to each phase to measure each phase individually. With the three meter approach you will still need a switch in each meter so that the meter can be taken out of the circuit when no reading is needed.

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What is the voltmeter method of measurement of power?

What is the definition of voltmeter-ammeter method?


Methods of calculating Ripple voltage in supply without using oscilloscope?

Measure AC voltage with multimeter. It is easiest way to check how big ripple is. There is no way to 'calculate' value.


How do you check the polarity on a car speaker?

With a simple flashlight battery.Connect wires to the speaker then breifly touch the wires to the battery and watch the speaker.If you have positive to positive and negative to negative the speaker will "push outwards" if you have it reversed it will "suck inwards"


What is voltmeter sensitivity?

Voltmeters are connected in parallel with the components whose voltage or voltage drop you want to measure. That means that the internal voltmeter's resistance will create a new branch in parallel with the component, thus increasing the current in the circuit. If there are other components in series with the component to which the voltmeter is connected, this increment of current will increase the voltage drop across them, reducing the voltage drop across the component whose voltage is being measured. This is obviously an induced error in the measurement, which adds up to other errors built into the voltmeter (accuracy, resolution, linearity, parallax, etc.) When measuring the output voltage of low resistance (high current) power supplies, the input impedance is usually not an issue. However, when measuring a low current power supply, the input resistance of the voltmeter will have to be at least 10 times the internal resistance of the power supply. Otherwise, the error will be too noticeable. Therefore, the ideal voltmeter should have an infinite internal resistance. Since this is not the case, it should at least have several megohms. Analog voltmeters usually have s sensitivity of 20 to 30 kilohm per volt (kΩ/V), which varies withe the voltmeter range setting. Digital voltmeters, instead, have constant high (>20 megohms) input impedance, which is a combination of pure resistance and reactance, usually capacitive, regardless of the voltage range. That is why the specs of a digital voltmeter always indicate the input capacitance.


What happens when an ammeter is connected in parallel?

It would be equivalent to adding a high value resistor (>10M ohms) in series in the circuit. Voltmeters typically present a high internal impedance so as to not change the current flow in the circuit you are tying to measure. the circuit wont work the voltmeter only takes a voltage reading power does not actually pass through the meter sometimes it can be used to measure very low leakage current using the hi impedance of the meter. EXAMPLE leakage offset from an amplifier. it could be into the nanoamps.

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How do you connect an ammeter and voltmeter?

To connect an ammeter, you must place it in series with the circuit so that the current flows through the ammeter. To connect a voltmeter, you must place it in parallel with the component you are measuring the voltage across. Make sure to set the ammeter and voltmeter to the proper range before connecting them.


How do you measure amplitude of a ripple?

Most true RMS voltmeters can measure the value of a ripple voltage on top of a DC supply, when you place it in AC mode. You can also place a small capacitor in series with a DC voltmeter and that would measure the ripple. The real way to do this, because ripple voltage is not sinusoidal, is to use an oscilloscope, particularly if you want the peak values.


How do you get an equivalent three phases power from a single phase?

You cannot obtain a three-phase supply from a single-phase system without using some sort of rotary converter.


What is the voltmeter method of measurement of power?

What is the definition of voltmeter-ammeter method?


How you can minimize the loading effect on voltmeter?

To minimize the loading effect on a voltmeter, use a voltmeter with a high input impedance. This will ensure that the voltmeter draws as little current as possible from the circuit being measured, reducing the impact on the voltage being measured. Additionally, connecting the voltmeter in parallel with the circuit, rather than in series, can also help minimize the loading effect.


What voltages does a computer's power supply convert 120 volts of alternating current from a wall outlet into?

A personal computer's power supply receives 120 volts of AC and converts it to 3.3, 5, 12 volts of DC power.Another answerThe secondary voltage could be any number of voltages depending on what the power supply was designed for. Your best bet is to get a DC voltmeter and measure the output voltage of each wire on the output side.


Do you have supply of money in India ppt?

there are four measure of money supply in india,


What would happen if a voltmeter were substituted for an ammeter?

Smoke. Since a voltmeter is in parallel with the load it is right across the source voltage. Putting the amp meter across the line with its low resistance it will act like a fuse, hence the smoke. Newer solid state testers are usually smarter that the operators. They have built in circuitry which sense the wrong settings you are using and shut the tester off with a "beep" to let you know that you are doing something wrong.


What would be the voltmeter reading if the lamp across which it is placed has a broken filament?

A voltmeter connected across the broken (open) filament of a light bulb reads the full voltage of the power supply whether the bulb is in a series or parallel circuit. -- In a series circuit with other components in series with the bulb, this reading tells you that at least one of the components is open, possibly the filament. -- In a parallel circuit with other components in parallel with the bulb, or with the bulb connected directly to the power supply, this reading tells you nothing ... the voltmeter reads the full power supply voltage whether the bulb is open or good. The voltmeter isn't a very helpful measurement to identify an open filament. An ohmmeter, with the power to the circuit turned off, is much more helpful.


What should a technician do to determine that the plus 5V rail on the power supply is outputting 2.2 Volts?

A voltmeter will show the voltage on the rail and a technician will know how to use one.


Methods of calculating Ripple voltage in supply without using oscilloscope?

Measure AC voltage with multimeter. It is easiest way to check how big ripple is. There is no way to 'calculate' value.


A graph example of supply increase without changes in demand?

If a seller increase supply without changes in demand, his business will not last. He will have more supply than demand.