Ammeter, 1905-1920
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In an electric car, an ammeter shows how much current the car is using and how fast the batteries are discharging. The flow of electrical current through a circuit is measured in amperes, often called amps.
In an electric car, an ammeter shows how much current the car is using and how fast the batteries are discharging. The flow of electrical current through a circuit is measured in amperes, often called amps.
Artifact
Ammeter
Date Made
1905-1920
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
68.19.186
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Samuel L. Scher, M.D.
Material
Metal
Brass (Alloy)
Glass (Material)
Dimensions
Height: 2.75 in
Diameter: 3.25 in (diameter of rear mount)
Inscriptions
On gauge: Amperes / Discharge / Charge
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