Physics GCSE
ammeter placement
What ammeter placement means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of ammeter placement
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An ammeter always goes in series with the component whose current it measures, because the current has to pass through it.
Topics that use ammeter placement
- Standard circuit diagram symbols (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- resistors and diodes
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- variable resistor
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