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Why is an Ammeter Always Connected in Series While the Voltmeter Always in Parallel to a Circuit Across Which Voltage is to Be Measured? - Physics

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Why is an ammeter always connected in series while the voltmeter always in parallel to a circuit across which voltage is to be measured?
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An ammeter is a low resistance device; hence it is connected in series.
A voltmeter is a high resistance device; hence it is connected in parallel.

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अध्याय 4: Current Electricity - Exercise 7 [पृष्ठ २१५]

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अध्याय 4 Current Electricity
Exercise 7 | Q 6 | पृष्ठ २१५

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