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    Nov 5, 2012, 06:34 AM
    Electric symbols on volt/ohm meter
    What are definitions of the symbols on a simple volt/ohm meter ?
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    Nov 5, 2012, 07:48 AM
    Which symbols are you referring to? AC V = alternating current volts, DC V = direct current volts, mA = milliamps, = ohms. Is there something else specifically that is confusing to you?
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