Physics A-Level
Series and parallel meter connection
What Series and parallel meter connection means in Physics A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Series and parallel meter connection
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An ammeter is connected in series, while a voltmeter is connected in parallel.
Topics that use Series and parallel meter connection
- Circuit symbols (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Accurate scientific drawing
- Circuit diagram interpretation
- Component identification
- Component polarity
- Meter placement
- Series and parallel connections
- Standard circuit symbols
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