resistance meter
nounUK /rɪˈzɪstəns ˈmiːtə/
US /rɪˈzɪstəns ˈmiːtər/
A tool that tells you how hard it is for electricity to flow through something.
The engineer used a resistance meter to check the wire before connecting it.
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2. A device used to measure the electrical resistance of a component or material in a lab.
The lab technician calibrated the resistance meter before the experiment.
3. An instrument for testing the insulation resistance of cables and motors.
They used a resistance meter to confirm the motor windings were safe.
4. A general term for any meter that measures opposition to current flow in a circuit.
A simple resistance meter can help students learn about Ohm's law.