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Ammeters: Circuit Instruments

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Ammeters, also known as ampmeters in some cases, are measuring instruments that are used to measure the electric current in a circuit. The current measurements are taken in amperes (A), and thus the name of the instrument; ammeters. There are smaller units of readings namely milliamperes and microamperes, which are measured by milliammeters and microammeters respectively. There are several designs of these instruments available in the market today that take readings differently. Previously, ammeters were used in laboratories and relied on the Earth’s magnetic field in order to be able to take readings of the current flowing through a circuit. However, with improvements in technology, better ammeters were developed that did not rely on the Earth’s magnetic field and could take readings in any position providing accurate readings of the electrical power flowing through systems. The use of ammeters is vast, ranging from school laboratories to construction industries. Ammeters are used to measure the flow of current through the wiring of newly constructed buildings to ensure that the current is not too high or too low and has the ability to power electrical devices within a safe range. Electrical devices manufacturing companies also make use of ammeters to test their devices and ensure that they are functioning properly before putting them up for sale in the market. Not only can ammeters be used to test the wiring and electric circuits of new buildings but they can also be

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