Does a negative number on a voltmeter mean something conducts more or less electricity?

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Does a negative number on a voltmeter mean something conducts more or less electricity?

2007-01-06 06:34:16 · 4 answers · asked by xxfieldhockeychick27xx 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science

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what would you think? you would think it is less

2007-01-06 06:36:08 · answer #1 · answered by skitz 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Usually, it means that the connections are inverted. Switch the contact points around and the value will become positive.

2007-01-06 06:36:55 · answer #2 · answered by Raymond 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

If it's a multimeter set to measure resistance, it's broken. Negative resistance has no meaning. If it's truly a volt meter, it isn't measuring resistance. It's reading a negative voltage.

2007-01-06 06:38:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋

a negative charge is the beginning of corrosion. also known as electrolysis
(no not pulling hair)

2007-01-06 14:41:36 · answer #4 · answered by Billy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋