1. Ammeter and Voltmeter

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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