Potentiometer method of dc voltage measurement is more accurate than direct measurement using a voltmeter because

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it loads the circuit moderately

it loads the circuit to maximum extent

it does not load the circuit at all

it uses centre zero galvanometer instead of Voltmeters

Correct Answer : Option (C) : it does not load the circuit at all

Explanation : Since the circuit is not loaded, the accurate value of dc voltage is measured.

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In measurements using strain gauge, the dummy strain gauge is used to

compensate for error in voltmeter

compensate for change in temperature

compensate for resistance of strain gauge

compensate for error due to change in voltage of battery

Correct Answer : compensate for change in temperature

A CT is used to feed current coils of wattmeter, energy meter, power factor meter and an ammeter. Then

all coils are in parallel

the coils are in series-parallel

all the coils are in series

None of the above

Correct Answer : all the coils are in series

A permanent magnet moving coil measures

dc value

peak value

true rms value

rms plus dc value

Correct Answer : dc value