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The instrument used to measure electrical current is called an ammeter, which is actually a shortened form of 'amp meter'. The current is measured in amperes. In scientific labs, a much more sensitive instrument called a galvanometer is used to measure very small currents.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 10y agoCurrent is typically measured with an ammeter.
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∙ 8y agoElectric current is measured with an 'ammeter'. (Short for "amp-meter".)
An ammeter measures amperes.
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∙ 11y agothe device used for measuring current is an ammeter
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∙ 13y agoA VOM (volt ohm meter) is capable of measuring voltage and resistance.
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