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  • Galvanometer: Definition, Function, and Difference from Ammeters & Voltmeters
    A device that indicates the presence of an electric current is called a galvanometer.

    Here's why:

    * Galvanometers are sensitive instruments that detect and measure small electric currents. They work by using the magnetic field produced by a current-carrying coil to deflect a needle or pointer.

    * Ammeters are also used to measure current, but they are designed to handle larger currents than galvanometers.

    * Voltmeters measure voltage, which is the potential difference between two points in a circuit.

    So, while an ammeter can also detect the presence of current, a galvanometer is the specific device designed for that purpose.

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