Question Detail

PHY 102 Last Minute Prep Objective Question
Take CBT

Question

In order to increase range of ammeter, value of shunt resistance R_s is
Options
A increased
B decreased
Correct Answer
C kept constant
D set to zero
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ammeter range is increased by using a shunt resistor in parallel. To increase the range, the shunt resistance must be decreased so more current flows through the shunt.

Hint

How does shunt resistance affect ammeter range?

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: Last Minute Prep
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1814 of 1819
Previous Course Details Next