how is resistance measured
You can measure resistance of an electronic circuit using an ohmmeter, which is a standard feature found in most multimeters. The procedure is simple: First, you disconnect all voltage sources from the circuit; then, you touch the ohmmeterâs two probes to the ends of the circuit and read the resistance (in ohms) on the meter. Resistance is measured in units called ohms, represented by the Greek letter omega (Ï). The standard definition of one ohm is simple: Itâs the amount of resistance required to allow one ampere of current to flow when one volt of potential is applied to the circuit.
Choose the item whose resistance you wish to measure. For the most accurate measurement, test the resistance of a component individually. Remove the component from the circuit or test it before you install it. Testing the component while still in the circuit can cause inaccurate readings from other components.