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the current value at any part of the circuit is dependent upon the circuit conditions and not the ammeter. The meter will simply allow you to read those currents, whatever they may be.

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What happen if you change the position of ammeter in the circuit in parallel and series?

-- In a series circuit, no matter where you install the ammeter, it will always read the same current. -- In a parallel circuit, the ammeter may read a different current when it's moved to a different parallel branch.


Why the resistance of an ammeter is bery low?

0. An ammeter is placed in series with the circuit in question; if its' internal resistance is high, it will change the current flow, thus making the measurement meaningless. For the same reason an ideal voltage meter will have infinite resistance.


What happens when an ammeter is connected in parallel?

It would be equivalent to adding a high value resistor (>10M ohms) in series in the circuit. Voltmeters typically present a high internal impedance so as to not change the current flow in the circuit you are tying to measure. the circuit wont work the voltmeter only takes a voltage reading power does not actually pass through the meter sometimes it can be used to measure very low leakage current using the hi impedance of the meter. EXAMPLE leakage offset from an amplifier. it could be into the nanoamps.


Why meter ampere was connected in series and voltmeter was connected in parallel in a circuit?

An ammeter is used to measure the current through a circuit and thus it must be in series with that load. Also, it's resistance is so low that it cannot be connected in parallel since it will result in a short circuit. A Voltmeter is intended to measure the voltage across a circuit and thus it must be connected in parallel. It has a very high resistance such that connecting it in series with a circuit will lender the circuit useless or inoperative.


Why is the internal resistance of ammeter made to be low?

For most servicing applications, amperage is not a constant. For example, servicing a fan motor on an airconditioning unit: Voltage is never the exact same 250volts at every residence, a change in voltage will change the amperage. Other performance related factors are also involved. However, for such servicing, the amperage must fall below a prescribed maximum to prevent damage. As long as amperage draw is low enough, perfect precision is not needed. In more precise applications, such as micro-circuitry, all parts are designed to operate at specific voltages with exact resistances which creates a mathmatically predictable amperage draw. The proper voltages/amperages are maintained with specially designed regulators.

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What happen if you change the position of ammeter in the circuit in parallel and series?

-- In a series circuit, no matter where you install the ammeter, it will always read the same current. -- In a parallel circuit, the ammeter may read a different current when it's moved to a different parallel branch.


Will the current of circuit change on changing the ammeter resistance?

The accuracy of ammeter changes as the resistance is increased or decreased.AnswerThe simple answer is yes, it will change. However, whether it will be a perceptible change is another question. Ammeters are designed to cause the minimum change to the actual circuit current when they are inserted into a circuit.


What does an ameter do in a circuit?

An Ammeter provides a visual display of the magnitude of the current flowing through it. Ideally, the ammeter does nothing "in the circuit". You don't want your test equipment to change anything going on in the circuit you're measuring.


What does a ameter do in a circuit?

An Ammeter provides a visual display of the magnitude of the current flowing through it. Ideally, the ammeter does nothing "in the circuit". You don't want your test equipment to change anything going on in the circuit you're measuring.


Why the resistance of an ammeter is bery low?

0. An ammeter is placed in series with the circuit in question; if its' internal resistance is high, it will change the current flow, thus making the measurement meaningless. For the same reason an ideal voltage meter will have infinite resistance.


What happened to the reading of ammeter and voltmeter if the number of dry cells are added in the circuit?

Well, isn't that just a happy little question! When you add more dry cells to a circuit, the ammeter will show a higher reading because there is more current flowing through the circuit. The voltmeter reading will also increase because the total voltage of the circuit will be higher with the addition of more dry cells. Just remember to always paint with light and electricity in your circuits, my friend!


What is the least count of ammeter?

The least count of an ammeter refers to the smallest change in current that can be measured by the device. It is typically determined by the scale divisions on the display of the ammeter. For example, if an ammeter has a least count of 0.1 A, it means that it can detect changes in current as small as 0.1 ampere.


Do you can connect a multiplier resistance is series despite a shunt resistance in parallel in ammeter . and why?

An ammeter is connected in series in a branch of the circuit carrying current, and measures the current in that branch. The resistance of the meter must be very low ... ideally zero ... in order to avoid influencing the circuit when it's installed. If you intentionally insert a resistance in series with the meter, then inserting the meter in a circuit changes the current in that branch. In general, it's not acceptable for the act of measuring to change the quantity being measured, unless you are closely related to Werner Heisenberg..


How is the current affected in a series circuit?

A: In series circuit the current remains the same no matter how many components are in series. just the voltage will change to reflect different voltage drops for each.


Does a volt meter takes power from the system?

No it does not. A volt meter only reads the current that is passing through it.AnswerAll instruments draw some (albeit tiny) current from the circuit under test in order to operate. So, if this is what you mean by 'taking power from circuit', then the answer is yes, it does.Instruments also change the normal resistance of the circuit being tested -for example, ammeters increase the resistance of the circuit into which they are connected, while voltmeters decrease the circuit resistance across which they are connected. So adding a voltmeter (or an ammeter) to a circuit affects the operation of that circuit to some degree. To minimise this interference, it is important that an ammeter's internal resistance is very much lower than the circuit's resistance, and a voltmeter's resistance is very much higher than the circuit's resistance.


How do you change the ratio of a current to voltage?

Change the resistance in the circuit


What happens when an ammeter is connected in parallel?

It would be equivalent to adding a high value resistor (>10M ohms) in series in the circuit. Voltmeters typically present a high internal impedance so as to not change the current flow in the circuit you are tying to measure. the circuit wont work the voltmeter only takes a voltage reading power does not actually pass through the meter sometimes it can be used to measure very low leakage current using the hi impedance of the meter. EXAMPLE leakage offset from an amplifier. it could be into the nanoamps.