Systerms : system terms : Compensation method

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The compensation method, also called the null method, is a way to achieve high-precision measurements by adjusting a known standard amount to cancel out (compensate) the quantity being measured, allowing the system to reach a balanced state. The core idea is to create a zero-current condition in the measurement circuit to eliminate systemic errors caused by things like the internal resistance of the instrument.

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