A DC voltmeter is capable of measuring a maximum of 300V. It is used to measure the voltage across a device operating at 220 voltage AC supply, the reading of the voltmeter will be ______.
A
300V
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B
220V
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C
110V
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D
Zero
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Solution
The correct option is D Zero DC measuring instruments cannot be used to measure AC voltage or current as DC measuring instruments gives zero reading while measuring AC supply.