A battery of electro motive force E is connected in series with a resistance R and a voltmeter. A ammeter is connected in parallel with the battery :-

neither the ammeter nor the voltmeter will be damaged.

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both ammeter and voltmeter are likely to be damaged.

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one voltmeter is likely to be damaged

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one ammeter is likely to be damaged

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Solution

The correct option is D one ammeter is likely to be damaged
An ideal ammeter has zero resistance. So when ammeter is connected in parallel , a large amount current will pass through it which is not expected so it will likely damaged.

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A battery of electro motive force E is connected in series with a resistance R and a voltmeter. A ammeter is connected in parallel with the battery :-

The correct option is D one ammeter is likely to be damagedAn ideal ammeter has zero resistance. So when ammeter is connected in parallel , a large amount current will pass through it which is not expected so it will likely damaged.

The correct option is D one ammeter is likely to be damaged
An ideal ammeter has zero resistance. So when ammeter is connected in parallel , a large amount current will pass through it which is not expected so it will likely damaged.