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What is an ammeter? How is it used in an...

What is an ammeter? How is it used in an electric circuit? How does it differ from a voltmeter?

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Ammeter is a low resistance galvanometer. The resistance of ammeter is low and that of voltmeter is high. Ammeter is connected in series and voltmeter in parallel in the circuit.
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