The instrument used for measuring electric current is called ________.

power meter

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ammeter

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voltmeter

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resistor

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Solution

The correct option is B ammeter
An ammeter is an instrument that is used to measure the current in a circuit. A power meter is used to measure power readings. A voltmeter is used to measure the potential difference between two points in a circuit. A resistor is a component of electric circuit that does not measure anything.

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