Effect of different waveforms

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Effect of different waveforms

Meters, whether analog or modern digital devices, often display results that deviate sharply from one another. One major cause of this can be the waveform of the value being measured. Meters that display a mean value often display a completely different value for a certain waveform than devices that display rms values.

To clarify the effects, the following terms require explanation Arithmetic mean Rectified mean Root mean square value Form factor and crest factor

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