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An ammeter, either shunt or inductive. A shunt is an inline resistor of a small, known resistance. Knowing the resistance and the voltage one can calculate the amperage by Ohms law, I=V/R. An inductive, or clamp on ammeter measures the magnetic field and using more complex calculations displays the current, typically on a digital display.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoAn ammeter is used to measure an electric current. Alternatively, you can use a multimeter, set to an appropriate current range.
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Is an ammeter a device specially designed to measure current?
An ammeter is a measuring instrument used to measure the electric current in a circuit.
Which instrument do you use to measure the flow of current in a circuit?
To measure current you will need an ammeter.
What are the function of ammeter?
The purpose of an ammeter is to sense and display the magnitude of the current flowing through it. When connected in series with a branch of an electrical circuit, the meter displays the magnitude (and direction) of the current in that path ... which you can't otherwise tell just by looking at the circuit.
Do you measure amps on 220 volt electric motor by measuring one line or both and combining total of the two?
In a single phase 220 volt electric motor just measure one line. That already represents your line current. That line current is equal to your total current circulating in your motor.
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An ammeter is a measuring instrument used to measure the electric current in a circuit. Electric currents are measured in amperes (A), hence the name
What do you measure with electric current?
I presume you mean what do you measure electric current with. You would use an ammeter.
What appliances have amps?
All electric appliances use amps. Amps are a measure of current.
What is used to measure ampere?
to measure electric current.
Does a electric meter measure the number of protons in a current?
Electric meters measure kilowatt hours.
What is tool for measuring the intensity of electric current?
An amp meter can measure the intensity of electric current.
Name the instrument used to measure electric current?
A magnetic compass can detect current, butyou'll need an Ammeter to measure it.A galvanometer can detect current ~ butyou'll need an Ammeter to measure it.
The unit of current?
you can measure the unit of a current in amps (A) we measure the current using a ammeter
A coulomb is measure of whereas an ampere is a measure of?
Electric charge / current.
What volts ohm ampere and watts are terms associated with this?
ohm is used to measure resistance of electric current. Ampere is used to measure electric current. volt is used to measure voltage.
Volt ohm ampere and watts are terms associated with what?
ohm is used to measure resistance of electric current. Ampere is used to measure electric current. volt is used to measure voltage.
How can you tell electric current current is flowing in the circuit?
You can measure current - or the lack of current - with an ammeter.
What is the unit you measure electric current?
Ampere, denoted by 'A'
