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Alternating current can not be measured by D.C. ammeter because ………

A

A.C. can not pass through D.C. ammeter.

B

A.C. changes direction

C

Average value of current for complete cycle is zero.

D

D.C. ammeter will get damaged.

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C
A.C. is a function of sine or cosine and its average value of its harmonic function is zero during one periodic time (cycle)
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