When an ohmmeter is connected to a circuit in which power is on, the ohmmeter
A) will read a higher value
B) will read a lower value
C) will read zero
D) can be damaged

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Connecting an ohmmeter to a circuit where power is on can damage the ohmmeter because it is designed to measure resistance in an unpowered circuit. Applying voltage to the ohmmeter's test leads can cause it to malfunction or break.

When an Ohmmeter Is Connected to a Circuit in Which