Compare how an ammeter and a voltmeter are connected in a circuit.

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Solution

An ammeter is a measuring device used to measure the electric current in a circuit. A voltmeter is a measuring device used to measure the voltage in a circuit.

A voltmeter is connected in parallel with a device to measure its voltage, while anammeter is connected in series with a device to measure its current.

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