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In an electrical circuit containing a source of emf and a load resistance, the voltmeter is connected by mistake in series with the load across the source and ammeter is connected parallel to the load. Then which meter burns out ?

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ammeter
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voltmeter
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both ammeter and voltmeter
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neither ammeter nor voltmeter
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Solution

The correct option is A ammeter
In this configuration maximum current passes through the ammeter, So, it burns out.

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