Give the difference between an Ammeter and a Voltmeter.

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$(1)$ It measures the electric current flowing in the circuit.$(1)$ It measures the potential difference $(p.d.)$ between two points in the circuit.
$(2)$ To measure current, an ammeter is connected in series with the component.$(2)$ To measure $p.d.$, a voltmeter is connected in parallel with the component.
$(3)$ The resistance of an ammeter is very small. An ideal ammeter has zero resistance.$(3)$ The resistance of a voltmeter is very large. An ideal voltmeter has infinite resistance.
$(4)$ By connecting a small resistance (shunt) in parallel, a galvanometer becomes an ammeter.$(4)$ By connecting a large resistance in series, a galvanometer becomes a voltmeter.

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