To measure the current through a resistor in an electric circuit, an ammeter should be connected
A) in parallel with the resistor.
B) in series with the resistor.
C) either in parallel or in series with the resistor, depending on the geometry of the circuit.
D) neither in parallel nor in series with the resistor because the current cannot be measured with an ammeter.

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An ammeter is designed to measure the current flowing through a circuit and must be connected in series with the resistor to accurately measure the current that flows through it. Connecting it in parallel would not provide a correct measurement of the current through the specific resistor.

To Measure the Current Through a Resistor in an Electric