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Ammeter

usgb/ˈæmiːtər/Volume
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Ammeter is a technical term used primarily in physics and engineering, not in everyday conversation. SlideYou might encounter 'ammeter' in a physics textbook or an electronics lab.
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An ammeter must be connected in series in a circuit to measure current correctly without damaging it or the circuit. SlideWhen we connected the ammeter in series, it gave us the correct current reading.
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Ammeters measure current in amperes, often referred to as amps, which is the standard unit of electric current. SlideThe digital ammeter displayed the current as 3.5 amps.