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प्रश्न
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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उत्तर
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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