Ammeter current to be measured deflects the moving magnet. Since the ammeter shunt has a very low resistance, mistakenly wiring the ammeter in parallel with a voltage source will cause a short circuit, at best blowing a fuse, possibly damaging the instrument and wiring, and exposing an observer to injury. In AC circuits, a current transformer converts the magnetic field around a conductor into a small AC current, typically either or at full rated current, that can be easily read by a meter. In a similar way, accurate AC/DC non-contact ammeters have been constructed using Hall effect magnetic field sensors. A
Jim Measures Jim Measures James Measures (born 14 April 1939), also known by the nickname of "Jim", is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for St Helens, Widnes and the Rochdale Hornets, as a , i.e. number 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums. Measures was born in St. Helens, Lancashire, England. Jim Measures won caps for Great Britain while at Widnes in 1963 against Australia (2 matches). Jim Measures played left-, i.e number 11, in Widnes' 13-5 victory over