Question

Why ammeter is connected in series and voltmeter in parallel in simple language?

Answer 1

Answer: An ammeter is connected in series because the current is constant in the series connection.

A voltmeter is connected in parallel because the the potential is same in parallel connection.

Answer 2

Ammeter:-

An ammeter is just a converted Galvanometer and measures the current flowing through the circuit by showing proportional deflection. An ammeter is formed by connecting a Galvanometer with a low resistance in parallel.

$\bigstar$So the Ammeter is connected in series with the circuit elements and measures the current flow in a circuit.

Voltmeter:-

A Voltmeter is also a converted Galvanometer which measures the amount of Voltage (or) in other words the potential difference accross two points in a circuit. A voltmeter is formed by connecting a Galvanometer in series with a high resistance.

$\bigstar$So the Voltmeter is attached in parallel in a circuit and measures the voltage in a circuit.

• And if this is not maintained then there is a high chance for the ammeter to get damaged due to low resistance