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In an electrical circuit containing a source of `emf` and a load resistance, the voltmeter is connected by mistake in series with the load across the source and ammeter is connected parallel to the load. Then which meter burns out

A

ammeter

B

voltmeter

C

both ammeter and voltmeter in series

D

neither ammeter nor voltmeter

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