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What are Galvanometers and Ammeters ? What are they used for ?

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Galvanometer:

The Galvanometer is an instrument which can detect the presence of electric current in a circuit.It is connected in series with the circuit.The presence of electric current can be detected by it's pointer which deflects depending on the direction of current.

Ammeter:

The Ammeter is an instrument by which current is measured.It is always connected in series with the circuit in which the current is to be measured.


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