Does the Galvanometer show the direction of Current?

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A Galvanometer is a device that is used to measure the magnitude and the direction of the current.
Therefore, the Galvanometer shows the direction of the current.

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Does the Galvanometer show the direction of Current?

A Galvanometer is a device that is used to measure the magnitude and the direction of the current.Therefore, the Galvanometer shows the direction of the current.

A Galvanometer is a device that is used to measure the magnitude and the direction of the current.
Therefore, the Galvanometer shows the direction of the current.