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How are AC voltmeter and ammeter ranges extended with resistors?

  1. Series multipliers for voltmeters, parallel shunts for ammeters
  2. Parallel multipliers for voltmeters, series shunts for ammeters
  3. Series shunts for both
  4. Parallel multipliers for both
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Correct answer: Series multipliers for voltmeters, parallel shunts for ammeters

This is the same method as in DC meters.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026