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Q.

A galvanometer of resistance 20Ω gives full scale deflection with a current of 0.004 A. To convert it into an ammeter of range 1 A, the required shunt resistance should be

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a

0.38Ω

b

0.21Ω

c

0.08Ω

d

0.05Ω

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Maximum current which can pass through galvanometer Ig=0.004A

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Let R be the resistance of shunt.

We know potential drop across AB

= Potential drop across CD 

 R(IIg)=Ig(20)R(10.004)=0.004×20R=0.08Ω

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