When the ohmmeter leads are open, not touching each other, the ohmmeter
A) is broken
B) is being zeroed
C) indicates no resistance
D) indicates infinitely high resistance

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When the ohmmeter leads are open and not touching each other, the circuit is open, meaning there is no path for current to flow. This condition is interpreted by the ohmmeter as having infinitely high resistance, as it effectively measures the resistance of an open circuit.

When the Ohmmeter Leads Are Open, Not Touching Each Other