An ammeter measures the total current flowing through a circuit when it is connected__________________?
Correct answer: A. in series with the circuit
- A. in series with the circuit
- B. in parallel with circuit
- C. in series with any of the parallel resistances in the circuit
- D. in parallel with any of the series resistances in the circuit
Explanation
An ammeter must be placed in series so the same current flowing through the circuit passes through the meter. Connecting it in parallel can produce a very large current because an ammeter has very low resistance. The likely wrong choice is b, which confuses an ammeter with a voltmeter.
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