Physics Laboratory Experiments
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Author: Jerry D. Wilson, Cecilia A. Hernández-Hall
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Chapter 24, Problem 1Q
An ideal ammeter would have zero resistance, and an ideal voltmeter would have an infinite resistance. Explain why we would desire these ideal cases when using the meters.
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