| Component | Circuit Symbol | Function of Component |
| Voltmeter |  | A voltmeter is used to measure voltage. The proper name for voltage is 'potential difference', but most people prefer to say voltage! |
| Ammeter |  | An ammeter is used to measure current. |
| Galvanometer |  | A galvanometer is a very sensitive meter which is used to measure tiny currents, usually 1mA or less. |
| Ohmmeter |  | An ohmmeter is used to measure resistance. Most multimeters have an ohmmeter setting. |
| Oscilloscope |  | An oscilloscope is used to display the shape of electrical signals and it can be used to measure their voltage and time period. |
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Meters and Oscilloscope symbols
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