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Thermometer

Theme B - The Particulate Nature Of Matter

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Rocket

Theme A - Space, Time & Motion

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Water Wave

Theme C - Wave Behaviour 

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Magnifying Glass Tilted Right

Theme D - Fields

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Microscope

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In any electric circuit, it&#39;s often necessary to measure:

<ul>
	<li>Current flowing through the circuit.</li>
	<li>Potential difference (pd) across the components.</li>
</ul>

🤔 How do we do this? 🛠️ With the use of meters! Sometimes, these are even connected to computers called data loggers for a more detailed analysis.

<ul>
	<li>
	Analogue Meter

	<ul>
		<li>Uses a mechanical system.</li>
		<li>Has a coil and magnet that moves a pointer on a scale.
		<ul>
			<li>🌍 Real-world example: Imagine an old speedometer in a car.</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>
	Digital Meter

	<ul>
		<li>Converts readings to a digital display.
		<ul>
			<li>🌍 Real-world example: Your smartphone battery percentage display!</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Purpose: Measure the current flowing in the circuit.</li>
	<li>Where to Connect?: In series with the component.</li>
	<li>Ideal Ammeter Features
	<ul>
		<li>Doesn&#39;t use any energy from electrons.</li>
		<li>Has zero resistance. (Why? So it doesn&#39;t disturb the circuit it&#39;s trying to measure.)</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>🌍 Real-world example: Think of it as a security checkpoint. Everyone passes through it, but it shouldn&#39;t slow them down!</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Purpose: Measure energy converted per unit charge that flows through a component.</li>
	<li>How to Visualize?:
	<ul>
		<li>Imagine a railway station&#39;s turnstile.</li>
		<li>Electrons = People</li>
		<li>Energy given to a component = Money given to the rail company by each person passing through.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Where to Connect?: Across the terminals of the component in parallel.</li>
	<li>Ideal Voltmeter Features:
	<ul>
		<li>Doesn&#39;t require any energy.</li>
		<li>Has infinite resistance (meaning no charge flows through it).</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>🌍 Real-world example: A ticket scanner at an event. It checks the tickets (energy) of the attendees (electrons) but doesn&#39;t join the party inside!</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>We use meters to measure current and pd in circuits.</li>
	<li>Ammeters measure current and are connected in series.</li>
	<li>Voltmeters measure pd and are connected in parallel.</li>
	<li>The ideal meters don&#39;t interfere with the flow of current or energy in the circuit.</li>
</ul>

🤓 Happy Studying! Keep your curiosity charged! 🎉

Theme B - The Particulate Nature Of Matter

Mastering Current & Potential Difference: Analogue Vs. Digital Meters

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Introduction 🔍

Types of meters 📏

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Theme B - The Particulate Nature Of Matter

Mastering Current & Potential Difference: Analogue Vs. Digital Meters

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Introduction 🔍

Types of meters 📏

Ammeters ⚡

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