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Ammeters are added in series to the circuit to be monitored.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoDepending on which part of the circuit you want to measure the current, place it in series with the connection wire. Polarity doesn't seem to matter with most analogue ammeters
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Advantages of current transformer?
A CT allows:heavy currents to be measured using conventional ammeters, andelectrically-isolates the ammeters from high-voltage primary circuits.
Why you connect ammeters in series in network circuits?
Because ammeters have low resistance. If you connected them in parallel, all the current would flow through the ammeter instead of the circuit you were trying to test, possibly frying the meter but certainly invalidating the measurement.
How do you identify positive terminals in voltmeters and ammeters?
The positive terminals in voltmeters and ammeters are generally indicated by a red coloring and a + (plus) symbol. Negative is generally black and - (minus).
If there are 4 ammeters in a parallel ciruit and one reads 0.8 what do the rest read?
If there are 4 ammeters in a parallel ciruit and one reads 0.8, the readings of the rest are indeterminate, because it depends on the individual branch resistance. !st answer, again, but better worded . . . Assuming that the 4 ammeters are in parallel with each other, and otherwise in a series circuit, then they all read the same.
Do ammeters have batteries?
They don't need to, but if it is digital, it may have them. (Ohmmeters must have a battery)
Why are ammeters are connected in series and voltmeters are connected in parallel in all electrical circuits?
ammeters measure the flow of electricity voltmeters measure the pressure of electricity
Advantages of current transformer?
A CT allows:heavy currents to be measured using conventional ammeters, andelectrically-isolates the ammeters from high-voltage primary circuits.
Why you connect ammeters in series in network circuits?
Because ammeters have low resistance. If you connected them in parallel, all the current would flow through the ammeter instead of the circuit you were trying to test, possibly frying the meter but certainly invalidating the measurement.
What do ammeters do?
Ammeters measure the current flowing through a circuit
How do you predict about the reading on the two ammeters?
when two ammeters look dirrent
Do ammeters need batterys?
no
How do you identify positive terminals in voltmeters and ammeters?
The positive terminals in voltmeters and ammeters are generally indicated by a red coloring and a + (plus) symbol. Negative is generally black and - (minus).
Why do ammeters need to be part of the circuit?
To measure the amount of amps (A).
What happens to amperage in series and parallel circuits?
In series, Amperage remains constant. In parallel, Amperages are added.
What does an ammeter read?
Ammeters read amps in a circuit. hope this helps
Why are switches added most to electric circuits?
It is a way to isolate a circuit from the rest of the circuits in a system. If work or maintenance has to be preformed on a certain piece of equipment a switch is used to de-energise the equipment.
If there are 4 ammeters in a parallel ciruit and one reads 0.8 what do the rest read?
If there are 4 ammeters in a parallel ciruit and one reads 0.8, the readings of the rest are indeterminate, because it depends on the individual branch resistance. !st answer, again, but better worded . . . Assuming that the 4 ammeters are in parallel with each other, and otherwise in a series circuit, then they all read the same.
