What is the proper way to measure voltage drop across a switch in a circuit?
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AConnect one lead to ground and one lead to the switch
BPlace meter leads on both sides of the switch with the circuit energized
CPlace meter leads across the switch with the circuit off
DConnect one lead to battery positive and one lead to the switch
✓ Correct answer: B. Place meter leads on both sides of the switch with the circuit energizedTo properly measure voltage drop across a switch, the circuit must be energized (on) with current flowing through it, and the multimeter leads must be placed on both sides of the switch simultaneously.
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