In a multimeter, which end of the scale are resistance readings more reliable? The crowded or uncrowded end?

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In a multimeter, which end of the scale are resistance readings more reliable? The crowded or uncrowded end?

2007-07-05 08:43:15 · 3 answers · asked by vida 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics

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Neither. I was taught that the middle of the scale is the most accurate place for a reading. So 10 is usually in the middle hence:

1000 ohm resistor is best measured on the times 100 scale.

Ken

2007-07-05 08:48:45 · answer #1 · answered by Broadcast Engineer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

A moving coil meter is most accurate at 60% of full scale deflection, therefore the readings just over half of full scale deflection are probably most accurate.

2007-07-05 08:48:40 · answer #2 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

In an analog meter, the readings are most accurate in the center of the scale AFTER you have properly zeroed the meter.

2007-07-05 08:47:34 · answer #3 · answered by credo quia est absurdum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋