Question: The PMMC meter used in rectifier type voltmeters are provided with shunts even at the expense of lowering sensitivity. Why?
Answer:
MCQ: The PMMC meter used in rectifier type voltmeters are provided with shunts even at the expense of lowering sensitivity. Why?
Correct Answer:
A. The shunting of the meter causes the circuit current to be high thereby making the rectifier work in the linear portion of its v-I characteristics.
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