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Why pmmc instrument is cannot be used to measure ac?

Pmmc meter are most accurate instrument for DC measurement however they are unable to measure the AC quantity. The working principle is as follows: a moving coil is free to move in a external static magnetic field. And the pointer moves according to the interaction of two fields, field of static mag. and that of measuring quantity. Now in case of it is impossible to produce a sustained magnetic field, that's why we can not use PMMC to measure the ac.


How does a DC clamp meter work?

A DC clamp meter works by measuring the magnetic field produced by the flow of direct current in a conductor. When the clamp is placed around the conductor, it detects the magnetic field and converts it into a direct current measurement. This measurement is then displayed on the meter's screen.


If you measure positive voltage to ground will the meter show -12 volts?

No, if you measure positive voltage to ground, the meter will show a positive voltage reading. In this case, the meter will indicate the positive voltage difference between the measured point and ground, not a negative voltage value.


How do you use amp volt meter on solar panels?

The meter is used the same as how the voltage is checked on any equipment. Select the correct voltage range (AC or DC) DC for solar collector and connect the leads to the output. The voltage that you read will be the output of the cell at that particular time.


What is the instrument that mesures amper voliteg current?

A multimeter is the instrument used to measure current (amperes), voltage, and resistance. It can be set to measure AC or DC current and voltage, making it a versatile tool for electrical troubleshooting and maintenance.

Related Questions

Can you measure amp in the DC?

Yes but the meter has to go in series with the load. There is a new clamp on amp meter being introduced, that will measure larger DC amperages without opening the circuit.


Can DC ampere be measured with AC amp meter?

No. The ammeter must be designed to measure DC. Some clamp-on ammeters are designed to measure both AC and DC.


Can you measure ac mains voltage with dc voltmeter or high dc voltage with ac meter?

You cant.


Which energy meter is required for calculating DC?

Most volt/amp meters have a DC mode. You measure DC voltage by putting the two probes across the voltage source. You measure current by either putting the meter in series with the load or using a clamp on amp meter that measures current flow through induction.


How many things can a multi meter measure?

Resistance Voltage (both AC and DC) Current (both AC and DC)


What is DC ammeter?

Instrument used to measure dc current


A multimeter can measure?

A multimeter is used for measuring electricity and because it has many different functions, it has been named a "multi"meter. They generally measure AC and DC voltage, amps, and resistance (ohms).


Why pmmc instrument is cannot be used to measure ac?

Pmmc meter are most accurate instrument for DC measurement however they are unable to measure the AC quantity. The working principle is as follows: a moving coil is free to move in a external static magnetic field. And the pointer moves according to the interaction of two fields, field of static mag. and that of measuring quantity. Now in case of it is impossible to produce a sustained magnetic field, that's why we can not use PMMC to measure the ac.


Why can't AC be measured by a Volt Ohm Meter?

Typical VOMs can measure both AC and DC.


How many voltmeter and ammeter are in dc watt meter?

There is no volt meter or amp meter in a DC watt meter.


What is avo meter?

avometer comes from " avo " and "meter". 'A' means amperes, to measure electrical currents. 'V' means the voltage, to measure voltage. 'O' means ohms, to measure ohms or resistance. finally the meter or unit of measure. often reffered to as AVO meter multimeter or multitester. AVO meter is a device for measuring voltage, current, both AC and DC and electrical resistance.


What digital multi meter setting should be used to measure voltage?

There are settings for AC and DC voltages. If they are not marked as such, the DC setting might be parallel lines and the AC marking may be a cycle of a sine wave (Wavy line).