Difference Between Ammeter and Galvanometer

  6 Differences Between Ammeter and Galvanometer

S.NO.	Ammeter	Galvanometer
1.	An ammeter is an instrument used to measure electric current.	A galvanometer is an instrument used to measure electric current or voltage.
2.	An ammeter is connected in series with the circuit being measured.	A galvanometer is connected in parallel with the circuit being measured.
3.	An ammeter has a low resistance and is designed to have a minimal effect on the circuit being measured.	A galvanometer has a high resistance and is designed to have a significant effect on the circuit being measured.
4.	An ammeter is typically used to measure DC currents.	A  galvanometer can be used to measure both DC and AC currents.
5.	An ammeter is a specialized type of galvanometer.	A galvanometer can be used as an ammeter with the addition of a shunt resistor.
6.	An ammeter is often used in laboratory and industrial applications.	A galvanometer is often used in scientific and research applications.

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