Why Ammeter burns out when connected in parallel

Voltage becomes high

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Large amount of current pass through it

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Solution

The correct option is B Large amount of current pass through it
As the resistance of the ammeter is very very small, thus a large amount of current flows through it when it is connected in parallel and hence it burns out.

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