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An ammeter is an instrument that measures electrical current as it travels through a conduit. Amperes are what the measurements that are are measured aree called.

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How do you predict about the reading on the two ammeters?

To predict the readings on two ammeters in a circuit, you need to analyze the circuit configuration and the current paths. Each ammeter will measure the current flowing through the branch it is connected to. By applying Kirchhoff's current law and Ohm's law, you can calculate the currents through each branch and determine the readings on the ammeters.


What do ammeters do?

Ammeters measure the current flowing through a circuit


Do ammeters need batterys?

no


How are ammeters added to circuits?

Ammeters are added in series to the circuit to be monitored.


Why do scientists use ammeters?

Scientists use ammeters to measure the flow of electric current in a circuit. Ammeters are connected in series to the circuit and provide a precise measurement of current in amperes, helping scientists analyze how electricity is behaving within a system.


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


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 does an ammeter read?

Ammeters read amps in a circuit. hope this helps


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)


A use of periodic functions in real life?

determing current flow in ammeters