Which of the following instruments typically has the highest resolution?

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  1. Digital multimeter
  2. Oscilloscope
  3. Digital thermometer
  4. Analog voltmeter

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Option 1 : Digital multimeter
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The correct answer is: 1) Digital multimeter

Explanation:

Resolution in Measurement Instruments

Resolution refers to the smallest change in a measured quantity that an instrument can detect and display.

Comparison of Instruments:

Instrument Typical Resolution Key Notes
Digital Multimeter (DMM) 0.1 μV to 1 mV (e.g., 6½-digit DMM can resolve 1 μV on a 1 V range) Highest resolution due to precision analog-to-digital conversion and specialized circuitry.
Oscilloscope 1 mV to 10 mV (vertical scale) Optimized for speed, not ultra-fine voltage resolution.
Digital Thermometer 0.1°C (for standard models) Limited by sensor (e.g., thermocouple/RTD) and ADC resolution.
Analog Voltmeter 1% of full scale (e.g., 10 mV on a 1 V scale) Limited by parallax errors and mechanical movement.
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