Marine Electrical Systems USCG Question #464 (Set 16)

Whether analog or digital, what are most AC voltmeters calibrated to measure?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — root-mean-square voltage

Standard marine electrical instrumentation calibrates AC voltmeters to read root-mean-square values, which represent the equivalent heating effect of direct current on a resistive load.

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