Meters and troubleshootingQuestion 723 of 1506

What is the usual use of an electrostatic meter movement?

  1. Measuring motor speed
  2. Measuring resistance
  3. Measuring very high voltages
  4. Measuring very small currents
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Correct answer: Measuring very high voltages

The force is very small at common voltages, so it is practical only at thousands of volts.

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

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