Galvanometer
Pronunciation: /ˈɡæɫˈvɑnoʊˈmitɝ/
Galvanometer (noun)
- An instrument that shows the strength of an electric current by moving a pointer or light spot.
- A very sensitive meter used in experiments to measure small changes in current or voltage.
Examples
- The galvanometer measures the current in the circuit.
- A galvanometer shows how much current flows through the wire.