On the basis of the full current law in discrete form (FCLDF) an analy
sis is made of the errors in current measurements. Application of the
FCLDF for precise current measurement is a new approach to the problem
s of measuring high direct currents. The influence of the integrating
loop shape on the error is also analysed. The method makes it possible
to solve a number of problems of measuring high direct currents which
are widely used in the chemical and metallurgical industries. (C) 199
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