Shunt resistors:
A) are connected in parallel for higher current range settings on a meter.
B) are not used in ammeters.
C) are connected in series for higher current range settings on a meter.
D) are resistors connected in series.

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Shunt resistors are connected in parallel with the meter to allow it to measure higher currents by bypassing most of the current around the meter.

Shunt Resistors