Meters and troubleshootingQuestion 725 of 1506

How is a sensitive meter movement made to measure larger voltages or currents?

It is moved closer to the circuit under test, with no other change
It becomes part of a divider with precision resistors
It is connected to a larger battery and a thicker wire
It is fitted with a heavier needle and a stronger spring

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Correct answer: It becomes part of a divider with precision resistors

The divider sends only a safe fraction of the measured quantity to the movement.

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

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026

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