How Should Voltmeters and Ammeters Be Connected in a Circuit?

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The discussion focuses on the correct connection of voltmeters and ammeters in a circuit. A voltmeter must be connected in parallel to the resistor to measure voltage, while an ammeter should be connected in series to measure current. Participants confirmed that including a power source is essential for a complete circuit diagram. Visual examples were provided to illustrate the correct configurations for both meters.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of basic electrical circuit concepts
  • Familiarity with voltmeters and ammeters
  • Knowledge of series and parallel circuit configurations
  • Basic drawing skills for circuit diagrams
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Homework Statement




make a drawing of a circuit, showing how a voltmeter is connected to measure the voltage across a resistor and how an Ammeter is connected to measure the current through a resistor.

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I'm not sure if I am suppose to draw a power source and if i do, I do not know where to put it. I think my voltmeter is correct (if I'm wrong please let me know) but I am really unsure about my ammeter set up. Do I need to have it set up in parallel or something? I did this lab a couple days ago and totally spaced out on how to draw it. The lab manual was no help and my teacher does not have any office hours before this is due. Any help is appreciated and thanks!



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Usually, a circuit is closed and indeed contains a power source.

You are correct in how to include the meters in the circuit, which was the main part of the question, namely the volt meter goes in parallel and the amp meter in series. Therefore, let me post these two examples I found using Google:

http://www.gcsescience.com/Voltmeter.gif
http://www.gcsescience.com/Ammeter.gif

Hopefully this will help you to complete your drawing
 
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