A student accidentally connects an ammeter in parallel across a component and a voltmeter in series with it. Which statement best describes the problem?

The underlying principle is that an ammeter has very low resistance and must be in series, while a voltmeter has very high resistance and must be in parallel. 1. If an ammeter is placed in parallel, its low resistance provides an easy path for current, so a very large current may pass through it. 2. If a voltmeter is placed in series, its high resistance opposes current strongly, so the circuit current becomes very small. 3. Therefore, this incorrect arrangement can both damage the ammeter and prevent proper circuit operation. Option A is wrong because connection type is crucial. Option C reverses the actual effects of low and high resistance. Option D is wrong because real measuring instruments affect the circuit if connected improperly.