Why ammeter is connected in series and voltmeter in parallel

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Q. Why is voltmeter connected parallel and ammeter in series(2)

Explain the working of ammeter and voltmeter. What is ammeter connected in series and why voltmeter in parallel?

Which statement is /are correct?
1. An ammeter is connected in series in a circuit and a voltmeter is connected in parallel.
2. An ammeter has a high resistance.
3. A voltmeter has a low resistance.

Q. To study the dependence of current (I) on the potential difference (V) across a resistor, the correct way of connecting the ammeter and voltmeter in the circuit is:
(1) ammeter and voltmeter both are connected in series
(2) ammeter is connected in parallel and voltmeter in series
(3) ammeter is connected in series and voltmeter in parallel
(4) ammeter and voltmeter both are connected in parallel

Q. Assertion : Out of galvanometer, ammeter and voltmeter, resistance of ammeter is lowest and resistance of voltmeter is highest
Reason : An ammeter is connected in series and a voltmeter is connected in parallel, in a circuit

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