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Why an ammeter is connected in series? Explain.
Why an ammeter is connected in series? Explain.
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In the series connection, the current is the same across each branch. So, to measure the accurate value of current across a branch of the circuit we add an ammeter in the series of the branch.
Moreover, the ammeter has a low resistance so when it is connected in parallel it will draw a large amount of current and because we do not want to change the current that is flowing through the circuit, therefore, we connect an ammeter in series.
In the series connection, the current is the same across each branch. So, to measure the accurate value of current across a branch of the circuit we add an ammeter in the series of the branch.
Moreover, the ammeter has a low resistance so when it is connected in parallel it will draw a large amount of current and because we do not want to change the current that is flowing through the circuit, therefore, we connect an ammeter in series.
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