Manipal Engineering Manipal Engineering Solved Paper-2008

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    By mistake a voltmeter is connected in series and an ammeter is connected in parallel with a resistance in an electrical circuit. What will happen to the instruments?

    A)  Voltmeter is damaged 

    B)  Ammeter is damaged

    C)  Both are damaged

    D)  None is damaged

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Due to high resistance of voltmeter, connected in series, the effective resistance of circuit will increase and hence the current in circuit will decrease. Due to which the ammeter and voltmeter will not be damaged.                    


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