You are told that a certain voltage will be between 3 V and 5 V, and are given a non- autoranging voltmeter. If the range selectors are labeled 200 mV, 2 V, and 20 V, which range do you select and why?

You are told that a certain voltage will be between 3 V and 5 V, and are given a non- autoranging voltmeter. If the range selectors are labeled 200 mV, 2 V, and 20 V, which range do you select and why?

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