E4B02:

What is the significance of voltmeter sensitivity expressed in ohms per volt?

  1. The full scale reading of the voltmeter multiplied by its ohms per volt rating will indicate the input impedance of the voltmeter
  2. When used as a galvanometer, the reading in volts multiplied by the ohms per volt rating will determine the power drawn by the device under test
  3. When used as an ohmmeter, the reading in ohms divided by the ohms per volt rating will determine the voltage applied to the circuit
  4. When used as an ammeter, the full scale reading in amps divided by ohms per volt rating will determine the size of shunt needed