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Q. If an ammeter is to be used in place of a voltmeter, then we must connect with the ammeter a:

JamiaJamia 2005

Solution:

A voltmeter is a high resistance device and is always connected in parallel with the circuit. While an ammeter is a low resistance device and is always connected in series with the circuit. So, to use voltmeter in place of ammeter a high resistance must be connected in series with the circuit.