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What is an Ammeter? How is It Connected in a Circuit?

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What is an ammeter? How is it connected in a circuit?
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The instrument used to measure electric current is called an ammeter. It has a low resistance and is always connected in series.
 
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अध्याय 4: Electricity and Magnetism - Exercise 4.1 ii [पृष्ठ १७४]

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अध्याय 4 Electricity and Magnetism
Exercise 4.1 ii | Q 4 | पृष्ठ १७४

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