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An **ammeter** and a **voltmeter** are instruments used to measure electrical quantities in a circuit:
1. **Ammeter**:
* Measures **electric current** (in **amperes**, A).
* Connected **in series** with the component whose current you want to measure.
* Has **very low resistance** so it doesn't significantly affect the current flow.
2. **Voltmeter**:
* Measures **electric potential difference** or **voltage** (in **volts**, V).
* Connected **in parallel** with the component across which the voltage is measured.
* Has **very high resistance** to minimize current draw from the circuit.
Would you like a simple diagram showing how each is connected?
1. **Ammeter**:
* Measures **electric current** (in **amperes**, A).
* Connected **in series** with the component whose current you want to measure.
* Has **very low resistance** so it doesn't significantly affect the current flow.
2. **Voltmeter**:
* Measures **electric potential difference** or **voltage** (in **volts**, V).
* Connected **in parallel** with the component across which the voltage is measured.
* Has **very high resistance** to minimize current draw from the circuit.
Would you like a simple diagram showing how each is connected?