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Explain how ammeters, both analogue and digital, are used across various measurement ranges.

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Cambridge IGCSE PhysicsElectricity and magnetismCore content

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Explain how ammeters, both analogue and digital, are used across various measurement ranges

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Using Ammeters in Circuits

Ammeters are used to measure the current flowing through electrical circuits. They can be either analogue or digital, each suited for different measurement ranges.

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    State the two types of ammeters.

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