| Ammeter | Voltmeter |
| $(1)$ It measures the electric current flowing in the circuit. | $(1)$ It measures the potential difference $(p.d.)$ between two points in the circuit. |
| $(2)$ To measure current, an ammeter is connected in series with the component. | $(2)$ To measure $p.d.$, a voltmeter is connected in parallel with the component. |
| $(3)$ The resistance of an ammeter is very small. An ideal ammeter has zero resistance. | $(3)$ The resistance of a voltmeter is very large. An ideal voltmeter has infinite resistance. |
| $(4)$ By connecting a small resistance (shunt) in parallel, a galvanometer becomes an ammeter. | $(4)$ By connecting a large resistance in series, a galvanometer becomes a voltmeter. |
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