When the zero adjust on an ohmmeter cannot deflect the pointer all the way to zero, it generally means
A) the potentiometer is faulty
B) the ohmmeter is shot
C) the fuse is blown
D) the battery voltage is too low

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The inability to adjust the ohmmeter to zero often indicates that the battery voltage is too low, as the meter relies on a stable voltage to accurately measure resistance.

When the Zero Adjust on an Ohmmeter Cannot Deflect the Pointer