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Physics Question on Alternating current

Hot wire ammeters are used for measuring

A

A.C. only

B

D.C. only

C

both A.C. and D.C.

D

none of these

Answer

both A.C. and D.C.

Explanation

Solution

Hot wires ammeters uses the heating effect of current so it is all the same for both a.c. & d.c. as heat generated is square function of current so even the sign in a.c. doesn't matter.