Q.

By mistake, a voltmeter is placed in series and an ammeter in parallel with a resistance in a circuit as shown below
 

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Consider the following statements regarding above circuit:

I) The main current in the circuit will be very low and almost all current will flow through the ammeter

II) If the devices are ideal, a large current will flow through ammeter and it will get damaged.

III) If the devices are ideal, ammeter will read zero current and voltmeter will read emf of cell.

Select correct option

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a

All statements are correct

b

All statements are wrong

c

Only statements I and II are correct

d

Only statements I and III are correct

answer is B.

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