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How Does an Ammeter Work?

How Does an Ammeter Work?

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An ammeter is used to measure direct or alternating electric current in amperes, which are abbreviated as (A). It varies in its operating principles and accuracy. A Digital ammeter has an accuracy that is better by 0.1 percent to the rest.
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An ammeter is an instrument which is mainly used to measure an electric current in a circuit. When an ammeter is kept in series with a circuit, it does not drop any voltage as electric current travels through it.
 
An ammeter measures current in a circuit. However, it is important when using the ammeter that the circuits are broken so that the series can be connected. The resistance in ammeters need to be low for it to work. You can find more information here: www.doctronics.co.uk
 
An ammeter measures current that is flowing through a closed circuit. An ammeter is similar to a volt meter, however a volt meter can measure voltage at any time while an ammeter will only measure current while the circuit is in operation.
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An ammeter is an instrument used by mechanics to determine how many amps an alternator is putting back into the battery. It is also used for measuring electrical currents. For more 
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1. Setup a test circuit by connecting a 1000 kilohm resistor across the output terminals of a 12 volt DC power supply. 2. Set the ammeter to measure current and set it on it's highest

1. Connect the ammeter to the circuit. This step will vary greatly based on the design of the ammeter and the particularities of the circuit. Some meters require a series connection

Ammeters measure current while voltmeters measure voltage.

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