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| Instruments | Their Function | ||
| i. | Voltmeter | a. | An instrument that measures the magnitude of the current |
| ii. | Ammeter | b. | An instrument that measures voltage |
| iii. | Galvanometer | c. | An instrument that measures resistance |
| iv. | Ohmmeter | d. | An instrument that measures the direction and the magnitude of the current |
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is i - b, ii - a, iii - d, iv - c
Key Points
- An ohmmeter is an electrical device used to measure resistance.
- Ammeter is an instrument for measuring the current flowing in a branch of a circuit.
- Voltmeter is a measuring instrument used to measure the potential difference between any two points of a circuit.
- Galvanometer is used to detect the presence of current in a circuit.
Additional Information
| Instruments | Quantity Measured |
| Ammeter | Electric Current |
| Voltmeter | Electric potential, voltage |
| Galvanometer | Electricity |
| Altimeter | Altitudes |
| Bolometer | Electromagnetic Radiation |
| Barometer | Air Pressure |
| Hygrometer | Humidity |
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