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PHY 102 Last Minute Prep Objective Question

Question

A galvanometer of 50Ω gives full scale deflection with 2mA current. To convert it into ammeter of range 10 A, shunt resistance should be
Options
A 0.1 Ω
B 0.2 Ω
C 0.01 Ω
Correct Answer
D 0.02 Ω
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Shunt resistance S = (Ig × G)/(I - Ig) = (0.002 × 50)/(10 - 0.002) ≈ 0.01Ω.

Hint

Use the shunt formula: S = (Ig × G)/(I - Ig).

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