Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Current Electricity

Question:

An ammeter and a Voltmeter are to be connected in a circuit. Which of the following statements are correct?

(A) Ammeter has negligible resistance.
(B) Ammeter is always connected in series in the circuit.
(C) Voltmeter should have negligible resistance.
(D) Voltmeter should be connected in parallel so that the whole current may pass through it.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A) and (B) only

(B) and (C) only

(A) and (D) only

(B) and (D) only

Correct Answer:

(A) and (B) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → (A) and (B) only

(A) Ammeter has negligible resistance. (Correct)
(B) Ammeter is always connected in series in the circuit. (Correct)
(C) Voltmeter should have negligible resistance. (Incorrect)
(D) Voltmeter should be connected in parallel so that the whole current may pass through it. (Incorrect)