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Main error is not using a mirror scale properly so the needle can appear to be in a different place. The idea is that if you look directly at the needle from the front, you will not see a reflection in the mirror as the reflection would be directly behind it. If you CAN see a reflection to the left or right, you are going to misread.
Some meters have a twisted pointer instead of a mirror scale - look on properly the pointer is very thin, read from the side it is thick.
Other errors might be using a "scaled" meter without the correct current transformer (used on very high current readings), a damaged (usually through overload) spring, coil, not setting the meter to zero, using a DC only meter to read AC etc etc
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What happens to the ammeter reading if resistor is removed?
If the resistor is removed from the circuit, the total resistance in the circuit decreases. This causes the total current in the circuit to increase, which would result in an increase in the ammeter reading.
What does the reading on a ammeter say when the switch is open?
An open switch in a circuit will stop all current flow so the ammeter should read zero amps.
What is the function or the mirror located under the ammeter scale?
As you read the meter, you're supposed to line up the needle with its image in the mirror. When you do that, you know you're looking at it exactly perpendicular to the numbers, not on a slant. That eliminates the possibility of introducing an error into your reading because of "parallax".
What will the decrease of the light intensity on an LDR do to the ammeter reading?
The decrease of light intensity on an LDR will cause the resistance of the LDR to increase, which will result in a decrease in current flow through the circuit. As a result, the ammeter reading will decrease.
What is zero error in ammeter?
Zero error in an ammeter occurs when the needle on the display does not point to zero when there is no current passing through it. This can happen due to manufacturing defects or calibration issues. Zero error needs to be accounted for and corrected to ensure accurate measurements.
What happens to the ammeter reading if resistor is removed?
If the resistor is removed from the circuit, the total resistance in the circuit decreases. This causes the total current in the circuit to increase, which would result in an increase in the ammeter reading.
What will happen to the ammeter reading if the resistance is increased?
The current decreases due to I=V/R. The ammeter reading will decrease as R is increased.
What happens when a bulb ammeter battery and switch are put connected together?
the bulb will glow and ammeter will show the reading
Will the rusting of nails in a sodium chloride - water solution effect the reading off a voltmeter or ammeter?
An ammeter or a voltmeter gives the reading of the flow of current, which is due to the movements of ions. When a rusted nail is immersed in the solution it will add the no of ions into the solution. This will increase the ion concentration and therefore will change the reading of a voltmeter and ammeter.
Which ammeter will have the biggest reading A series circuit powered by a battery consisting of an ammeter (ammeter 1) a lamp a second ammeter (ammeter 2) and another lamp.?
In a series circuit, the current is the same throughout all components. Therefore, both ammeter 1 and ammeter 2 will read the same current, as they are measuring the same flow of electrons in the circuit. The readings on both ammeters will be equal, so neither will have a bigger reading. The voltage drop across the lamps may differ, but that does not affect the ammeter readings.
What happens to the ammeter reading when a lamp is added to a circuit which contains two cells and a lamp in series?
Assuming the new lamp is in series, the ammeter reading falls because the total resistance has increased. By how much depends on how the lamp resistance depends on voltage. If the lamp is added in parallel to the first, then the ammeter reading doubles.
What does the reading on a ammeter say when the switch is open?
An open switch in a circuit will stop all current flow so the ammeter should read zero amps.
What is the function or the mirror located under the ammeter scale?
As you read the meter, you're supposed to line up the needle with its image in the mirror. When you do that, you know you're looking at it exactly perpendicular to the numbers, not on a slant. That eliminates the possibility of introducing an error into your reading because of "parallax".
What does it mean when the ammeter reading v?
v on a ammeterusually means Volts
What will the decrease of the light intensity on an LDR do to the ammeter reading?
The decrease of light intensity on an LDR will cause the resistance of the LDR to increase, which will result in a decrease in current flow through the circuit. As a result, the ammeter reading will decrease.
How do you measure the value of the amplitude of an electric current?
The value of the amplitude of an electric current is measured in amperes (A) using a tool called an ammeter. The ammeter is connected in series with the circuit to measure the flow of current. The reading on the ammeter displays the amplitude value of the current.
What is zero error in ammeter?
Zero error in an ammeter occurs when the needle on the display does not point to zero when there is no current passing through it. This can happen due to manufacturing defects or calibration issues. Zero error needs to be accounted for and corrected to ensure accurate measurements.
