Meters and troubleshootingQuestion 1175 of 1506

What is an advantage of an electrostatic meter movement?

It has very high input impedance.
It is rugged against shock.
It gives large forces.
It has a low cost.

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Correct answer: It has very high input impedance.

It draws almost no current from the circuit being tested, and it can read very high voltages.

Source: Lessons in Electric Circuits II: AC (Kuphaldt), 12.1: AC Voltmeters and Ammeters

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026

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