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electricity
measuring devices and components
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What is this?
An
ammeter
used to measure
electric current
What is this?
A
voltmeter
that is used to measure
potential
difference
What is this?
A
switch
that enables the
current
to be
switched on
or
off
What is this?
A
cell
which is necessary to
push electrons
around a
complete circuit
What is this?
A
battery
that consists of
2+ cells
What is this?
A
fixed resistor
that
limits
the
current
in a
circuit
What is this?
A
variable resistor
which allows the
current
to be
varied
What is this?
An
indicator
, such as a
bulb
that is designed to
emit light
as a
signal
when a
current
passes through it
What is this?
A
diode
that allows
current
through in
one direction
only
What is this?
A
light-emitting diode
that
emits
light
when a
current
passes through it
one
way
What is this?
A
fuse
that is designed to
melt
and therefore
break
the
circuit
if the
current
through it is
greater
than a
certain am
ount
What is this?
A
heater
that is designed to
transfer energy
from an
electric current
to heat the
surroundings
