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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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Chapter 4: Current Electricity - Exercise 4.1 ii [Page 174]

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Frank Physics - Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 4 Current Electricity
Exercise 4.1 ii | Q 4 | Page 174

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