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Electricity and Magnetism — PHYSICS STD 9 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9PHYSICSElectricity and Magnetism1 Mark
Question
How is a galvanometer different from an ammeter?
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Answer

A galvanometer is used to detect the direction of the current as well as to detect very weak currents. An ammeter is used to measure the magnitude of an electric current in the circuit.

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