A simple electric circuit is made by connecting a bulb to a battery using wires. Ammeter and voltmeter are also connected to read the current and the potential difference across the bulb. How should these devices be connected in the circuit?

Both ammeter and voltmeter in parallel.

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Ammeter in series and voltmeter in parallel.

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Ammeter in parallel and voltmeter in series.

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Both ammeter and voltmeter in series.

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The correct option is B Ammeter in series and voltmeter in parallel.
Ammeter is always connected in series and voltmeter is always connected in parallel.

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