In the circuit shown, which statement is correct about the instruments? 
ABoth $A$ and $V$ are connected in series
B$A$ is connected in parallel and $V$ is connected in series
C$A$ is connected in series and $V$ is connected in parallel across the component
DBoth $A$ and $V$ are connected in parallel
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. $A$ is connected in series and $V$ is connected in parallel across the component
In the figure, the ammeter $A$ is placed in the main path of the circuit, so it is in series. The voltmeter $V$ is connected across the component, so it is in parallel. This is the standard arrangement for measuring current and potential difference simultaneously.
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