ammeter

• Instrument qui mesure l'intensité du courant électrique en ampères.

A meter that measures the flow of electrical current in amperes.

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   A device used to measure the electric current flowing through a circuit, measured in amperes.

   ampèremètre

   • The technician connected the ammeter in series with the circuit.
   • An ammeter must be placed in line with the current path to get an accurate reading.
   • The reading on the ammeter showed a current of 2.5 amperes.