Combined Science GCSE
Ammeter
What Ammeter means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Reference: AQA
A meter that measures current and is connected in series with the component, because the same current must pass through both.
Connected in series so that the current being measured passes through it, allowing it to measure that current directly.
Component connected in series with the wire to measure current, used with a voltmeter to calculate resistance.
A device used to measure current, connected in series with the component whose current is being measured.
A device used to measure current, connected in series so the current to be measured passes through it.
Topics that use Ammeter
- Current, resistance and potential difference (AQA GCSE)
- Fleming's left-hand rule (HT only) (AQA GCSE)
- Power (AQA GCSE)
- Series and parallel circuits (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Ampere
- Current
- Potential difference
- Resistance
- Volt
- Voltmeter
- Circuit construction from diagrams
- Circuit rules
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