Chapter 4, Problem 1RQ

What are the three most common electric meters used in the industry?

To determine

The type of three most commonly used electric meters in the industry.

Explanation of Solution

An electric meter is a device utilized to measure various electrical variables or characteristics of a circuit. The most commonly used electric meters are listed below:

• Ammeter –– Used to measure the current flowing in an electric circuit. There are two types of ammeters.
• Voltmeter –– Used to measure the potential difference between two specific points in a circuit.
• Ohmmeter –– Used to measure the resistance of the component associated in a circuit.