Meters and troubleshootingQuestion 722 of 1506

Which meter movement is NOT polarity-sensitive?

  1. A D'Arsonval movement
  2. A Weston meter movement
  3. A permanent-magnet moving coil
  4. An iron-vane meter
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Correct answer: An iron-vane meter

The iron vane is pulled toward a current-carrying wire, whichever way the current flows.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026