Why is ammeter connected in series and voltmeter in parallel in the circuit?

Why is an ammeter connected in a series?

Statement I: Out of galvanometer ,ammeter and voltmeter , resistance of ammeter is lowest and resistance of voltmeter is highest. Statement II: AN ammeter is connected in series and a voltmeter is connected in parallel, in a circuit.

Why is an ammeter always connected in series?

By mistake, a voltmeter is connected in series and an ammeter in parallel with a resistance in an electric circuit. What will happen to the measurements?

Is the voltmeter connected in series or parallel in circuit ? Why ?

Why is a voltmeter connected in parallel with a circuit?