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How to Use an Ammeter Current is one of the most important quantities that we would like to measure in an electric circuit. A devise that measures current is called an ammeter. The current to be measured must pass directly through the ammeter. This means that the ammeter is connected in series in the circuit. When using an ammeter to measure current you must be sure to connect it in the correct manner. The focus of this activity is to learn how to appropriately place an ammeter in a circuit and to learn how to read the instrument to obtain a value for current. There are two types of ammeters, analog and digital. By measuring the current in the following circuits, you will become familiar with using both types. Safety: Electricity has the potential to be extremely dangerous. Although the current used in this lab is low, the risk for electric shock still exists. It is not likely that any serious damage will occur, however, it is important to establish good safety habits now, while the risk for injury is minimal. Safety procedures to be followed for this activity include: Ensure all equipment is intact before beginning (i.e. check for frayed/split wires) Connect the battery as your LAST STEP when creating any circuit Avoid touching any metal on the circuit while it is connected to the battery (i.e. remember to use the rubber covers on the heads of the alligator clips) Disengage the battery before making any modifications to a circuit Avoid completing the circuit with your body (never hold both the positive and negative ends of the wires simultaneously) Curriculum Objectives: S1-0-5a: Select and use appropriate methods and tools for collecting data or information S1-3-09: Define electric current as charge per unit time and solve related problems. Include: I = Q/t S1-3-13: Construct electric circuits using schematic diagrams. Include: series, parallel S1-3-14: Use appropriate instruments and units to measure voltage (electric potential differences), curren