Meters and troubleshootingQuestion 720 of 1506

What is the "movement" of a meter?

  1. The switch that selects the range
  2. The display mechanism that shows the measured value
  3. The battery inside the meter
  4. The test lead that carries the current
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Correct answer: The display mechanism that shows the measured value

The word is used for the part that shows the reading, even when a digital meter has no moving parts.

Source: Lessons in Electric Circuits I: DC (Kuphaldt), 8.1: What is a Meter?

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026