What is the purpose of a voltmeter?

What will be an ideal response?


A voltmeter is used for several tests:

- To measure available electric potential or voltage at the battery or alternator
- For checking the difference in voltage between two points
- To check for excessive voltage drop caused by resistance in a circuit

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A common method for determining the voltage drop across series elements is to use the ____ formula.

a. general voltage divider b. specific voltage divider c. specific voltage subtractor d. general voltage subtractor

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Draw the symbols for a steam turbine and centrifugal compressor.

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Magnetoresistive (MR) sensors consist of the magnetoresistive sensor element, a permanent magnet, and an integrated signal conditioning circuit to change resistance due to the relationship of the tone wheel and magnetic field surrounding the sensor.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The crankshaft journals have been turned. What size bearings should be installed?

A) Undersize B) Standard C) Oversize D) It makes no difference which size is installed

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