Meters and troubleshootingQuestion 679 of 1506

Where are series voltage dividers used with meters?

In ammeter circuits, to add the currents of several branches
In ohmmeter circuits, to raise the test voltage
In voltmeter circuits, to scale the voltage
In tachometer circuits, to reverse the polarity of the pickup signal

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Correct answer: In voltmeter circuits, to scale the voltage

Combinations of series resistors divide the measured voltage into exact proportions inside a voltage measuring device.

Source: Lessons in Electric Circuits I: DC (Kuphaldt), 6.1: Voltage Divider Circuits

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026

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