Why D.C Voltage used in Meggering...as well as in Hipot test? why not A.C?

Why D.C Voltage used in Meggering...as well as in Hipot test?
why not A.C?

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Why D.C Voltage used in Meggering...as well as in Hipot test? why not A.C?..

Answer / hardik patel

we want to measur the insulation resistance.for resistance
we have to use a dc voltage.

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Why D.C Voltage used in Meggering...as well as in Hipot test? why not A.C?..

To maintain the potential difference continuously

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