Ammeter and Voltmeter

Adding an Ammeter into a Circuit In order to measure the current traveling through a circuit, an ammeter must be inserted into the circuit. An ammeter is always connected inside the circuit in series. A

Connecting An Ammeter A) B) C) NO YES YES F) E) D) NO YES NO In each diagram, is the ammeter hooked up correctly to these circuits? A) B) C) A A NO A YES YES F) E) D) NO A YES NO A A

Adding a Voltmeter to a Circuit In order to measure the voltage or potential difference traveling through a circuit, a voltmeter must be inserted into the circuit. A voltmeter is always connected outside the circuit in parallel. V

Connecting A Voltmeter In each diagram, is the voltmeter hooked up correctly to these circuits? V A) B) C) V V NO YES YES F) E) V D) V V YES YES NO

5.9 Where to place the meters. Write this in your notebook. Voltmeter – always placed outside of the circuit attached in parallel Ammeter – is always placed inside the circuit and is attached in series V A