10.6 - Scale And Measurement

Question 1

device used to measure the amount of current in a circuit. Ammeters are placed in series with other components in a circuit.

Answer 1

Ammeter

Question 2

error caused by reading a scale at an angle rather than placing it directly in front of the eye

Answer 2

Parallax error

Question 3

device used to measure the voltage across a component in a circuit. Voltmeters are placed in parallel with the components.

Answer 3

Voltmeter

Question 4

an error that occurs due to estimation when reading scales, or when the quantity being measured changes randomly

Answer 4

Random errors

Question 5

errors that are consistently high or low due to the incorrect use or limitations of equipment

Answer 5

Systematic errors