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  • Absolute vs. Secondary Instruments

    Measuring instruments may be classified as either absolute instruments or secondary instruments. Absolute Instruments This type of instruments gives the value of the measurand in terms of instrument constant and its deflection; this instrument type doesn’t require comparison with any other standard. For instance, the tangent galvanometer gives the value of the current to be…