Multimeter Resistance Measurement Techniques

Multimeter Resistance Measurement Techniques

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Computers

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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This video tutorial guides viewers on how to measure resistance using a digital multimeter. It begins with setting up the multimeter and connecting the probes. The tutorial explains how to measure low resistance by setting the multimeter to 200 ohms and then adjusting to higher ranges for higher resistance values. It provides troubleshooting tips if no reading is shown and concludes with a call to action to like, share, and subscribe.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in setting up a digital multimeter for resistance measurement?

Turn on the multimeter.

Calibrate the multimeter.

Select the voltage measurement mode.

Connect the probes to the multimeter.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When measuring a resistor with a low resistance value, what range should the multimeter be set to?

20 kilo ohms

2 kilo ohms

200 ohms

200 kilo ohms

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a multimeter shows no reading on a 200 ohms setting, what should you do next?

Replace the probes.

Increase the range to kilo ohms.

Check the battery of the multimeter.

Turn off the multimeter and restart.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a multimeter reading of 0.993 ohms indicate about the resistor?

The resistor has a resistance of approximately 200 ohms.

The multimeter is not functioning correctly.

The resistor is faulty.

The resistor has a resistance of approximately 1 kilo ohm.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if the multimeter shows no reading even after increasing the range to kilo ohms?

Increase the range to 200 kilo ohms.

Check the connections of the probes.

Decrease the range back to 200 ohms.

Replace the resistor.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the resistance value if the multimeter shows 178 kilo ohms?

178 kilo ohms

1.78 mega ohms

1.78 kilo ohms

178 ohms

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of increasing the multimeter range when measuring resistance?

To measure lower resistance values.

To ensure the multimeter is calibrated.

To measure higher resistance values.

To save battery life.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if you find the video tutorial useful?

Report the video.

Ignore it.

Like and share the video.

Dislike the video.