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Ammeter and Voltmeter
Adding an Ammeter into a
Circuit
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In order to measure the
current traveling through
a circuit, an ammeter
must be inserted into the
circuit.
An ammeter is always
connected inside the
circuit in series.
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Connecting An Ammeter
In each diagram, is the ammeter hooked up correctly
to these circuits?
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Adding a Voltmeter to a Circuit
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In order to measure the
voltage or potential
difference traveling
through a circuit, a
voltmeter must be
inserted into the circuit.
A voltmeter is always
connected outside the
circuit in parallel.
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Connecting A Voltmeter
In each diagram, is the voltmeter hooked up correctly
to these circuits?
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5.9 Where to place the meters.
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Voltmeter – always placed outside of
the circuit attached in parallel
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Ammeter – is always placed inside
the circuit and is attached in series
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