You want to measure the current through and the voltage difference across a resistor.How should you connect the ammeter and voltmeter to the resistor?
A)connect both meters in parallel
B)connect both meters in series
C)You should connect the ammeter in parallel and the voltmeter in series.
D)You should connect the ammeter in series and the voltmeter in parallel.
E)It does not matter how you connect the meters to the resistor.

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Ammeters are designed to measure the current flowing through a circuit and must be connected in series with the resistor to accurately measure the current through it. Voltmeters measure the potential difference (voltage) across two points and must be connected in parallel with the resistor to accurately measure the voltage across it.

You Want to Measure the Current Through and the Voltage