Choose the words that make each statement correct. (i) Toproperly measure current through a device, the [(a) ammeter; (b) voltmeter] must be connected [(c) in series with; (d) inparallel with] the device. (ii) To properly measure the voltageacross a device, the [(e) ammeter ; (f) voltmeter] must be connected[(g) in series with; (h) in parallel with] the device.

Choose the words that make each statement correct. (i) Toproperly measure current through a device, the [(a) ammeter; (b) voltmeter] must be connected [(c) in series with; (d) inparallel with] the device. (ii) To properly measure the voltageacross a device, the [(e) ammeter ; (f) voltmeter] must be connected[(g) in series with; (h) in parallel with] the device.

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

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ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter22: Electric Current

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 73A

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