Question

What is the V and V on a multimeter?

Answer 1

On a multimeter, the "V" symbol stands for volts, which is the unit used to measure voltage. Voltage is essentially the electrical potential difference between two points in a circuit.

Here's what the different "V" settings on a multimeter mean:

1. V (with a straight line, usually marked as DC or with a solid line and dashed line)
   

   - This is used for measuring direct current (DC) voltage.
   - DC voltage is the type of voltage that flows in one direction, like the voltage from a battery.

1. V with a tilde (~) symbol
   

   - This is for measuring alternating current (AC) voltage.
   - AC voltage is the type of voltage used in household outlets, where the current periodically reverses direction.

How to Use the "V" Setting:

1. To measure voltage, you connect the multimeter probes to two points in the circuit where you want to measure the voltage.
   

1. The red probe typically goes to the point of higher potential (positive), and the black probe goes to the point of lower potential (negative or ground).
   

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