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CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2025

An ammeter and a Voltmeter are to be connected in a circuit. Which of the following statements are correct?
(A) Ammeter has negligible resistance.
(B) Ammeter is always connected in series in the circuit.
(C) Voltmeter should have negligible resistance.
(D) Voltmeter should be connected in parallel so that the whole current may pass through it.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A (A) and (B) only
  2. B (B) and (C) only
  3. C (A) and (D) only
  4. D (B) and (D) only
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(A) (A) and (B) only

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Statements (A) and (B) are correct. An ammeter must have negligible resistance to avoid altering the circuit's current and is always connected in series. A voltmeter, however, requires high resistance and is connected in parallel to measure potential difference without drawing…
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